Elementary Summer Programming - Specialist

Elementary Summer Programming
- Specialist

Waltham Public Schools District-Wide
- Waltham, Massachusetts

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Job : 5700817

Final date to receive applications: Jul 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jun 1, 2026

Elementary specialist teachers (drama, art, science, and physical education teachers) are welcome to apply for the 2026 Summer Elementary Program.

Teachers will develop lessons and provide high-quality instruction that supports students’ foundational learning and interpersonal skills.

Teacher applicants must be Massachusetts-licensed as an elementary educator and be well‑versed in best practices in instruction for all students, a variety of assessment strategies, and effective interpersonal skills. Teachers will collaborate with peers to develop effective project‑based lessons and instructional content aligned to areas of academic need.

The program will be held from July 6 to August 6, 2026. Program times are Mondays – Thursdays from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm for a total of 20 days. In addition to the instructional time, teachers will participate in professional development, leading up to the program.

Teachers will be compensated for 2 hours for the setup and breakdown of the program.

Sites: Whittemore Elementary School, Plympton Elementary School

Salary: $4,400 = 110 hours x $40/hr

Position Type: Hourly

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Non‑Discrimination Notice: Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Waltham Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE) in our effort to welcome diverse candidates to our school system. We value and prioritize the hiring of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our schools, and who reflect the diversity of the students we serve.

MPDE is a collaborative of public school districts with a 40‑year uninterrupted history committed to supporting the interest of its members to increase the numbers of teachers of color for their schools by providing recruitment support and related services.