Wayland METCO High School Summer Transitions Program

Wayland METCO High School Summer Transitions Program Staff

Job : 5795509

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

Posted: Jun 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

In an effort to help better assist METCO students as they transition from the middle school to high school, we are seeking three content area teachers. Priority will be given to 9th‑grade ELA, Geometry, or Biology teachers. The goal is to foster better student skills, build relationships with staff, and familiarize students with the increased academic expectations that will come with the transition.

The program will run for two weeks from August 10 – August 21 at Wayland High School from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm.

• Collaborate with the METCO Summer Transitions Program Team.
• Teach a course or enrichment class.
• Participate in Friday field trips.
• Join the opening and/or closing circle and community lunch.
• Perform additional responsibilities as scheduled with individual staff members.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s preferred. Interested TAs are encouraged to apply.
• Experience: Previous experience working with 9th graders is highly preferred.
• Cultural
  
  Competency:
  
  Experience with diverse populations and a strong commitment to Wayland’s goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Strong communication skills and the personal characteristics necessary to serve as a positive role model for students.

• Hours: Full program hours are 8:30 am – 2:30 pm.
• Dates: August 10–21, 2026, Monday – Friday.
• Salary: $65.67 (Teacher) / $29.48 (Teaching Assistant).
• * Flexibility available for interested teachers to cover time needed for instruction and academic support only.

Wayland Public Schools provides a desirable benefits package for full‑time employees, including health, employer‑sponsored Health Savings Account, dental, vision, long‑term disability, life insurance, 403(b), Dependent Care Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, and participation in retirement pension boards.

WPS is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, ancestry, military status, disability, pregnancy, or pregnancy‑related condition.

Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability. WPS is a proud member district of the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive, and equitable educational community. WPS encourages candidates of all backgrounds and seeks applicants who prioritize and value diversity, equity, and belonging.

Part‑Time

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Melissa Webb, Human Resources
• PO Box 408
• Wayland, Massachusetts 01778
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