2026 Summer Programs - Summer Calculus Project: Associate Teacher

Somerville Public Schools•Somerville, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of The Calculus Project is to use research-supported strategies to increase the representation and success of Black, Hispanic and low-income students in advanced mathematics. There are seven distinct components that support students year-round, and one of these is pre-teaching in the summer. Somerville Public Schools is in partnership with the Calculus Project Organization to bring the TCP program to our students. Teachers who thrive at TCP love working with kids, are dedicated to their craft, embrace feedback, and actively seek to build connections. As an Associate Teacher , you will support the Lead Teacher and step in to teach classes when other teachers are absent. In addition to classroom support, you will lead a daily advisory block, chaperone students on field trips, and lead team-building and career-exploration activities planned by TCP. It is possible to fill practicum hours while serving as an Associate Teacher. The Calculus Project is a space in which students collaborate frequently, see each other as resources for learning, and recognize the mathematical competencies each of their peers contribute. We are searching for teachers who can support our students in building this community of learners.

Requirements

Highschool Diploma
MA DESE Educator License in Mathematics, 5-8 or 9-12 preferred
Demonstrate creativity and foster curiosity and excitement about learning mathematics
Communicate effectively with students and staff from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds
Treat all staff and students with respect at all times, identify biased and hateful incidents, and respond appropriately

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth in a summer program
Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole language proficiency is a plus

Responsibilities

Support the Lead Teacher during direct instruction and support students during small group practice in developing their conceptual understanding and procedural proficiency in topics from Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus and/or Calculus
Collaborate with a grade level team that includes a Lead Teacher and peer mentors (teen staff) and with other grade band (7-8 or 9-12) Associate Teachers
Manage a group of 20-25 students with the support of peer mentors daily
Create a nurturing learning environment, maintain high behavioral and academic standards, and foster a culture of collaboration and exploration
Use restorative practices and adapt provided materials to plan and lead daily advisory block to build community and strengthen relationships between students and staff
Facilitate the Count Forward curriculum, where students learn about accomplishments of STEM professionals of color.
Administer pre- and post-assessments and analyze results with the Lead Teacher
Chaperone a small group of students during field trips
Record daily attendance using attendance system
Attend up to 1.5hr/week of daily debriefs with TCP summer staff
Respond to behavior concerns, conflicts, and crises as they arise
Report incidents to summer leadership team and other relevant staff as required; ensure that all required documents are completed as part of the reporting process