Summer School Literacy Intervention Teacher​/LIT – Van Sickle Prep

Learn and Earn Summer School Literacy Intervention Teacher/LIT – Van Sickle Prep (2026)

Position:
Learn and Earn Summer School Literacy Intervention Teacher/LIT (LIT)

Location:

Van Sickle Campus – Van Sickle Prep, Springfield, Massachusetts

Position Type:
Summer

Salary: $50 per hour

Starting Date:
July 6, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Provide literacy intervention instruction to students attending summer school.

• Meet and instruct assigned literacy intervention classes/groups in specified locations and at designated times.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Implement program materials and approaches for effective literacy intervention instruction and assessment throughout the 16 days of summer school.
• Assess student progress regularly; submit progress reports and communicate with parents as required.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and progress in intervention lessons.
• Prepare for classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Interact and support other summer school classes as needed, prioritizing interventions.
• Take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Follow the SPS code of conduct and maintain classroom rules.

• Education student at American International College, Bay Path University, Elms College, Springfield College, or Westfield State University, with approval to apply in Springfield Public Schools.
• Available to work all days of summer school (Monday‑Thursday, July 6‑July 30, 8:00‑1:00 PM).
• Attend professional development week (June 26‑July 2, 9:00‑3:00 PM) and all sessions of the companion 3‑credit course.
• Provide a statement (max. 250 words) on culturally responsive teaching and attach current resume with application.
• Approved applicants must complete onboarding tasks with the Springfield Public Schools Human Resources Department on time.
• Citizen or authorized residency/work visa required.

• Renee Rose, Senior Administrator of Student Support and Services – SEZP (Zone‑wide)
• Email: roser

The Springfield Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations.