2023 SUMMER PROGRAMS - DIRECTOR OF SUMMER OF YES 753

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Program Goal

: Looking for a fun summer job supporting youth in a hands on, project based STEAM curriculum? Look no further! The Summer of Yes is an innovative collaboration with several Somerville youth programs, including Parts and Crafts, Somerville Media Center, Parkour Generations Boston, and many more supported by the Somerville Public Schools. This program is a therapeutic, inclusive program for students with different learning and behavior needs as well as students underrepresented in STEM, students from low income families, and multilingual learners. We are looking for an organized, passionate Director who can handle multiple responsibilities at a dynamic, energetic summer youth program.

Qualifications/Essential Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) relevant to an Out of School Time or educational preparatory program is preferred; and a minimum of one-year experience in teaching and/or administration in the field of OST/education or related field is required

Ability to supervise and support a team of up to up to 20 adult and teen staff members and additional community partners

Administrative and organizational skills

Ability to multitask and coordinate daily activities including student attendance, tuition collection and management and parent communication

Good interpersonal skills and communication skills to collaborate with community partners, parents, Summer of Yes Staff and SPS Administration

Sensitivity to and/or experience in working with children and adults from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds

Therapeutic support experience

Spanish or Portuguese language proficiency preferred

Must pass CORI/SORI and fingerprinting check

Must participate in First Aid/CPR training and program onboarding during orientation week.

Responsibilities

Coordinate program registration and student record keeping

Onboard, train and supervise summer program staff

Communicate frequently with community partners to manage positive relationship on behalf of SPS

Organize the daily and weekly program schedules for students, families and staff

Communicate with families to provide program updates and information to foster an ongoing relationship

Manage the daily student sign in/sign out process

Ensure proper safety procedures are followed for staff and students

Coordinate space usage and needs for program activities

Assist with meal and snack distribution

Respond to behavior concerns, conflicts, and crises as they arise

Facilitate communication with SPS staff

Terms of Employment

Seasonal/Yearly Employment

Out of Regular school and/or work hours

Location: Albert F. Argenziano School

Stipend: $6,000

Mandatory Orientation and Professional Development Days: Week of June 26

Program Schedule

July 10, 2023 – August 4, 2023

8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday-Friday

Director may need to arrive early or stay late for student safety

Reports to: Co-Directors of Summer Programming

Disclosure: Subject to funding availability and student enrollment; courses may be canceled due to lack of enrollment.

Position Type:

Not provided

Positions Available:

1

Welcome to Somerville Public Schools!

Education - Inspiration - Excellence are the themes that characterize the instructional services, departments and programs of the Somerville Public Schools.

Our Mission: The Somerville Public Schools is dedicated to the realization of the full intellectual, physical, social, and emotional potential of all students. Our talented team of teachers and other professionals provides every student with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be successful throughout their lives. This is accomplished through the delivery of innovative instruction guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum and Somerville Curriculum Frameworks, and supported through partnerships with organizations such as Primary Source, and the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach at Tufts University.

Job Requirements

No experience required

Contact Information

Central HR

8 Bonair St.

Somerville, Massachusetts 02145

Phone: 617-625-6600

Email: centralhr@k12.somerville.ma.us

Company info

Somerville School Department
Phone : 617-625-6600