Job description

About METCO, Inc.

Founded in 1966, METCO is the largest voluntary school desegregation program in the country. It is the commonwealth’s only program designed to address the long standing racial and economic segregation in our public schools. METCO is a critical asset in our collective effort to close the achievement gap in Mass. Following the passage of the Racial Imbalance Act in 1966, the METCO program provides the opportunity for children from racially segregated schools in Boston and children from isolated suburban schools to learn together in an integrated public school setting.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an enrichment specialist who is talented, flexible, culturally competent, and motivated to teach in the METCO 2023 Summer School Program. The program will enroll METCO students in grades K through 6.

In this position, you will lead a single grade class teaching performing arts. The Performing Arts Specialist is responsible for the growth and development of the performing arts classes. Specialists must also ensure that the students are active and engaged throughout the length of class. Our ideal applicant has prior successful experience working with differentiated instruction. Applicants must also have at least 1 year of teaching and/or coaching experience.

Summer Performing Arts Specialist Duties and Responsibilities

• Fulfillment of all daily duties are required during weeks 1-4 (July 10, 2023- August 4th, 2023) of summer school.
• Monday-Thursday: 2 Hours (12pm-2pm), Fridays: 6 Hours (8am-2pm)
• Attend mandatory program training sessions from July 5th - 7th
• Attend all mandatory summer school meetings
• Develop professional relationships with colleagues, students and families.
• Create an environment that facilitates positive child development.
• Prepare Performing Art activities before each class
• Always supervise students.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all age appropriate activities.
• Complete necessary reports and attendance sheets
• Document incidents/accident reports when needed
• Recess duty is mandatory
• Attend, chaperone, and supervise all students on all field trips
• Manage student behavior in the gym or classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures
• Participate in mandatory weekly check-ins with the principal and instructional coach.
• Support student dismissal time

Summer Performing Arts Enrichment Specialist Requirements & Qualifications

• At least 1+ years or more teaching Performing Arts
• Experience working within a summer learning program
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Ability to work on an accelerated schedule
• Outgoing personality
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to adjust
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details a must
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) and/or (Haitian Creole/English) preferred
• Cultural competence (experience and ability to work with diverse populations)

Physical Demands:

Must be able to walk, stand, sit for extended periods of time • Duties may be performed outdoors and indoors; some heavy lifting may be necessary

Pay: $23/hr for no more than 15hrs a week

How to Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dorchester, MA 02121: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Any Performance Arts: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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