2023 SUMMER PROGRAMS - SUMMER EXPLORE PARAPROFESSIONALS - KINDERGARTEN 806

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Program Goal

Summer programming at Capuano offers experiences for children with little to no prior preschool or kindergarten experience, or who would benefit from summer programming as they transition to kindergarten or first grade.

These summer programs provide opportunities for students to become oriented to the classroom and school setting and practice early literacy, language, and math skills. The daily schedule includes free breakfast and lunch, classroom activities including directed learning experiences in academic areas, opportunities for play, and enrichment activities. In addition, there are parent engagement activities during the week to support home-school connections.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as an Early Childhood/Elementary or ELL/SEI Paraprofessional and/or in supporting English language learners in school settings and/or experience working with young children.

Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for young children.

Ability to support bilingual/multicultural communication with diverse students and families preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with classroom teacher to support high quality developmentally appropriate programming.

Support children’s social emotional, academic, and physical needs.

Build relationships with children that support learning.

Support an inclusive classroom environment for all children.

Participate in professional development before and during the program.

Participate in set-up day and clean-up of classrooms on the final day.

Terms of Employment

Seasonal/Yearly Employment

Location: Michael E. Capuano Early Childhood Center

$25 per hour worked

Mandatory Orientation and Professional Development Days: Week of June 26

Program Schedule

Monday through Friday

Start Date:

July 10, 2023

End Date:

August 4, 2023

Regular Day:

8:00am - 1:00pm

Extended Day:

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Reports to

Director of Kindergarten Explore Summer Program & Extended Day Coordinator

Disclosure

All positions listed are subject to funding availability and student enrollment; courses may be canceled due to lack of enrollment.

Position Type:

Summer

Positions Available:

5

Welcome to Somerville Public Schools!

Education - Inspiration - Excellence are the themes that characterize the instructional services, departments and programs of the Somerville Public Schools.

Our Mission: The Somerville Public Schools is dedicated to the realization of the full intellectual, physical, social, and emotional potential of all students. Our talented team of teachers and other professionals provides every student with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be successful throughout their lives. This is accomplished through the delivery of innovative instruction guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum and Somerville Curriculum Frameworks, and supported through partnerships with organizations such as Primary Source, and the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach at Tufts University.

Job Requirements

No experience required

Contact Information

Central HR

8 Bonair St.

Somerville, Massachusetts 02145

Phone: 617-625-6600

Email: centralhr@k12.somerville.ma.us

Company info

Somerville School Department
Phone : 617-625-6600