K-4 CPS SOARS! Summer Principal

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description of Service Opportunity:

The CPS SOARS! program is a four week summer learning experience for current grade K-4 students with demonstrated academic need. The program operates across three sites. Each site will have one principal and each classroom will have one teacher one paraprofessional and up to 15 students.

The CPS SOARS! Principal under the direction of the Summer Program Lead and the Executive Director of Academics is responsible for the coordination supervision and management of the CPS SOARS! program and summer operations at their assigned site. Specific duties include:

MarchJune
Attend logistics and collaborative planning meetings;
Participate in the recruiting and hiring process for program staff;
Support school-based student recruitment efforts;
Collaborate with department and program staff to develop program-specific themes that integrate with the district provided ELA curriculum and grade level focus standards for ELA and Math;
Create schedules and class rosters for camp sites include staff lunch and prep time;
Manage a program budget for supplies and enrichment activities; and
Participate in planning for pre-program professional development for summer teaching staff

JuneAugust
Oversee and manage daily program operations;
Serve as a liaison for families and teachers in the program;
Oversee transportation and pick up of students;
Coordinate breakfast/lunch/snack program;
Coordinate and supervise field trips;
Provide teacher support as needed;
Maintain communication with the Summer Program Lead;
Maintain student attendance data and student pick up logs;
Maintain the safety of program participants;
Provide substitute coverage when a staff member is absent;
Disseminate communications to families regarding program guidelines policies and expectations;
Ensure a smooth transition for students attending DHSP extended day;
Coordinate with team members to plan one parent event; and
Other related duties assigned by the Summer Program Lead and/or the Executive Director of Academics

Program logistics
Dates:
March 17June 30 2024 (program preparation)
July 13 2024 (summer set up and professional learning days)
July 7August 1 2025 (CPS SOARS! program)

Time:
8:00 a.m.4:30 p.m. (principal work day July-August)
8:30 a.m.4:00 p.m. (student day July-August)

Contract Amount:
MarchJune 2025: $2500 stipend
JulyAugust 2025: $60 per hour ($11760 not to exceed 196 hours)

MinimumRequirements:

CPS SOARS! principals must have a strong commitment to the mission vision goals and objectives of the Cambridge Public Schools. Minimum of five years experience in teacher or leadership roles. Previous school leadership experience strongly preferred. Massachusetts DESE licensure in Early Childhood preK-2 Elementary 1-6 and/or Moderate Disabilities preK-8 required.

Length of Contract:

July 1 2025 through August 1 2025

Contract Amount

Not to exceed $11760.00

Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate. If you are a non-exemptemployee and have worked more than 40 hours a week you will be paid time and a half for any hours worked over 40 hours.

Description of Service Opportunity:The CPS SOARS! program is a four week summer learning experience for current grade K-4 students with demonstrated academic need. The program operates across three sites. Each site will have one principal and each classroom will have one teacher one paraprofessional...