2023 SUMMER PROGRAMS: CALCULUS PROJECT - PEER MENTOR/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 936

Profile

The Calculus Project strives to launch students who are historically absent from high-level mathematics classes (typically Black and Latino students and those from low-income families) on a trajectory toward success in higher-level mathematics. The cornerstone of the Calculus Project are intensive Summer Mathematics Preview courses from Pre-Algebra (grade 7) to Calculus (Grade 12). Academically, these experiences are designed to prepare students for the math courses they will take in the following fall. The experience also addresses social-psychological barriers to success that may exist for Black and Latino students in traditional educational environments.

High School Peer Mentors and High School Administrative Mentees are a vital part of the Calculus Project instructional team. Peer Mentors will assist the Lead and Assistant classroom teachers in carrying out instructional programming and develop skills to teach mathematics using a hands-on approach. Administrative Mentees will support the Program Directors, while also learning about the ins and outs of program management in education.

EXPECTATIONS

In addition to providing instructional support,

Peer Mentors

will:

Serve as role models for younger students

Provide feedback to students on projects and math work

Collaborate daily with lead and assistant teachers to plan math lessons

Lead activities and teach math concepts to small groups of students

Create in-class math activities; help develop activities for summer TCP Math Olympics

In addition to providing general administrative support,

Administrative Mentees

will:

Distribute and collect handouts, field trip forms, etc.

Manage Chromebook cart to ensure all computers are returned/charged

Provide administrative support to program Directors as requested

Administer end-of-summer survey to students and analyze results; co-lead staff focus groups

Update Calculus Project student/family handbook

WORK HOURS

Peer Mentors are expected to work during program hours:

9:00am – 2:00pm, Monday-Friday

Program Duration: Monday July 10th through Friday August 4

COMPENSATION

Peer Mentors will receive the standard hourly wage of $15.96 per hour.

25 hours per week for 4 weeks; 100 total hours

Position Type:

Summer

Positions Available:

12

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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