2026 STEM Vacation Academy Elementary & Pre-K, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2025-2026]

February Vacation Roles

April Vacation Roles

Site Coordinator & Family Liaison (1 Position)

Stipend: $1500

• Logistics Management: Oversee daily operations including student arrival/dismissal procedures transportation communication recess/ enrichment block offerings.
• Family Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for families; provide daily updates and handle outreach regarding attendance or student needs. Follow up with families around program attendance.
• Resource Coordination: Manage the inventory of cooking supplies (February) to ensure teachers have necessary materials. Lead and organize cooking activities.
• Staff Support: Act as a floating supervisor to assist with any behavioral needs or schedule shifts during the academic blocks.

Site Coordinator & Family Liaison (1 Position)

Stipend: $1500

• Logistics Management: Oversee daily operations including student arrival/dismissal procedures transportation communication recess/ enrichment block offerings.
• Family Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for families; provide daily updates and handle outreach regarding attendance or student needs. Follow up with families around program attendance.
• Resource Coordination: Manage the inventory of gardening tools/seeds (April) to ensure teachers have necessary materials. Lead group activities as they relate to the gardening/ farm to table theme.
• Staff Support: Act as a floating supervisor to assist with any behavioral needs or schedule shifts during the academic blocks.

Elementary (3rd-5th) Teachers (5 Positions)

Stipend: $1500

• Instructional Planning: Work with set curriculum resources to plan for daily academic sizes are set at 12-14 students. Plan for opportunities for support staff (STEM Intern/ Paraprofessional) to provide differentiated small-group instruction within the classroom using the SPS curriculum and instructional materials.
• Theme Integration: Support in the facilitation of the hands-on Cooking/Baking or Gardening blocks where math is applied in real-world contexts.
• Professional Development: Commit to pre-program meetings(2) and curriculum coaching session (1) to refine lesson plans and math delivery strategies.
• Assessment: Monitor student progress in math fluency (Feb) and geometry (April) providing differentiated support for diverse learners by prioritizing 1) a welcoming environment; 2) comprehensible input; 3) meaningful interactions; and 4) adapted text.

Elementary (3rd-5th) STEM Teachers (5 Positions)

Stipend: $1500

• Instructional Planning: Work with set curriculum resources to plan for daily academic sizes are set at 12-14 students. Plan for opportunities for support staff (STEM Intern/ Paraprofessional) to provide differentiated small-group instruction within the classroom using the SPS curriculum and instructional materials.
• Theme Integration: Support in the facilitation of the hands-on Cooking/Baking or Gardening blocks where math is applied in real-world contexts.
• Professional Development: Commit to pre-program meetings(2) and curriculum coaching session (1) to refine lesson plans and math delivery strategies.
• Assessment: Monitor student progress in math fluency (Feb) and geometry (April) providing differentiated support for diverse learners by prioritizing 1) a welcoming environment; 2) comprehensible input; 3) meaningful interactions; and 4) adapted text.

Pre-K Teachers (2 Positions)

Stipend: $1500

• Curriculum Implementation: Deliver a pre-set curriculum that aligns with the elementary themes (Cooking/Gardening) but is tailored for early childhood development.
• Social-Emotional Leadership: Foster a play-based inclusive environment that introduces foundational math concepts through sensory exploration.
• Collaborative Planning: Participate in pre-program coaching to ensure alignment with program and early childhood goals.
• Family Communication & Attendance : Serve as the primary point of contact for families during vacation week; provide daily student updates. Responsible for program attendance through the Brightwheel App.

Pre-K Teachers (2 Positions)

Stipend: $1500

• Curriculum Implementation: Deliver a pre-set curriculum that aligns with the elementary themes (Cooking/Gardening) but is tailored for early childhood development.
• Social-Emotional Leadership: Foster a play-based inclusive environment that introduces foundational math concepts through sensory exploration.
• Collaborative Planning: Participate in pre-program coaching to ensure alignment with program and early childhood goals.
• Family Communication & Attendance : Serve as the primary point of contact for families during vacation week; provide daily student updates. Responsible for program attendance through the Brightwheel App.

Paraprofessionals: (2-3) Elementary/ (2) Pre-K

Stipend: $675-$725 stipend (based on role).

• Instructional Support: support small-group breakout sessions to reinforce math concepts.
• Safety Oversight: Provide extra support during cooking and enrichment blocks (e.g. using kitchen utensils and appliances.)
• Student Care: Support arrival/dismissal routines and assist students with transitions snacks and lunch.
• Communication: Support in class attendance tracking and student support with coordinator and teacher.

Paraprofessionals: (2-3) Elementary/ (2) Pre-K

Stipend: $675-$725 stipend (based on role).

• Instructional Support: support small-group breakout sessions to reinforce math concepts.
• Safety Oversight: Provide extra support during cooking and enrichment blocks (e.g. using kitchen utensils and appliances. )
• Student Care: Support arrival/dismissal routines and assist students with transitions snacks and lunch.
• Communication: Support in class attendance tracking and student support with coordinator and teacher.

Student STEM Interns (4-5 Elementary; 1-2 Pre-K)

• Classroom Assistance: Support teachers with material preparation (measuring ingredients prepping pots).
• Peer Mentorship: Work 1-on-1 with students who need extra encouragement or help staying on task.
• General Support: Assist the Site Coordinator with program-wide tasks like hallway transitions recess enrichments and organizing supplies.
• Bus Monitor: (optional): Ride the bus to and or from the program to support in ensuring students are safe on the bus and are dismissing at the appropriate stop.

Student STEM Interns (4-5 Elementary; 1-2 Pre-K)

• Classroom Assistance: Support teachers with material preparation (measuring ingredients prepping pots).
• Peer Mentorship: Work 1-on-1 with students who need extra encouragement or help staying on task.
• General Support: Assist the Site Coordinator with program-wide tasks like hallway transitions recess enrichments and organizing supplies.
• Bus Monitor: (optional): Ride the bus to and or from the program to support in ensuring students are safe on the bus and are dismissing at the appropriate stop

Program Nurse (1)

Stipend: $1000

**depending on the medical needs of students enrolled scheduled hours are

8:30- 1:00 PM

** includes 4 hours of compensation for medication gathering/ program planning prior to the holiday break.

• Arrive at the program site by 8:30; stay until the program lunch is complete 12:30 PM
• Manage student and staff health needs during the 4-day February programming
• Ensure appropriate administering of medications and general health needs for the building

Program Nurse (1)

Stipend: $1000

**depending on the medical needs of students enrolled scheduled hours are

8:30-l 1:00 PM

** includes 4 hours of compensation for medication gathering/ program planning prior to the holiday break.

• Arrive at the program site by 8:30; stay until the program lunch is complete 12:30 PM
• Manage student and staff health needs during the 4-day February programming
• Ensure appropriate administering of medications and general health needs for the building