21st Century Program

SY 2026-2027

- Teacher at Southbridge Middle School

Southbridge Public Schools

Southbridge Middle School - Southbridge, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Southbridge Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5928760

Application Deadline:

Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Background on

Southbridge Public Schools:

Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,200 students in six schools. The district is presently undergoing extensive turnaround at all levels, with the assistance of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This creates unique opportunities for teachers and students. One example is a recently announced, long-term partnership with the University of Connecticut to develop Southbridge Schools to be a national demonstration site for successful implementation of PBIS strategies. Additionally, our district is the recipient of a number of significant grants that are allowing us to creatively redesign Secondary School, curriculum enhancements, improved culture and climate and after school opportunities for students. If you feel strongly about improving the educational experience for students and have a commitment to social justice, Southbridge Public Schools welcomes you.

21st

Century Programs:

Teacher:

Eastford Road School, Charlton Street School, West Street School and Southbridge Middle School (4 per site)

Reports To:

21st CCLC Site Coordinators

Dates of Employment:

September 28, 2026 -July 17, 2027

Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 3:30-5:30

Requirements/Qualifications:

Certified Teacher in the Southbridge Public Schools or has worked as a teacher in the current 21st Century Program.

Instructional experience at the School Site preferred

Instructional experience working in an after-school program preferred

Knowledge of Project Based Learning implementation preferred Attend mandatory training before programming. Date TBD

Duties/Responsibilities:

Engage with all students through closing circle, SEL and team building activities throughout programming.

Provide instruction to students in the 21st Century program incorporating curricula and objectives consistent with DESE requirements for programming.

Plan lessons/activities as required and/or necessary.

Create lessons and provide instruction that supports and incorporates 21st Century Academic Outcomes in ELA and SEL outcomes in Communication, Self-Regulation and Relations to Peers.

Collaborate with EA's to implement lessons and activities that support SEL outcomes in relation to Communication, Self-Regulation and Relations to Peers. Provide students opportunities to interact socially with other students in a variety of academic and enrichment programs.

Assess and evaluate student achievement via pre/post testing and performance- based assessments aligned with the Survey of After-School Youth Outcomes (SAYO); assist students with SAYO testing on computers.

Report on student progress to Site Coordinator, District Co-Coordinators and families when appropriate

Assist in the completion of DOE assessment reports.

Perform such other tasks as related to the goals and objectives of the School Improvement Plan and 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Program.

Support and implement the PBIS System throughout programming.

Collaborate with EA's and Community Partners to ensure that behavior is managed according to the

PBIS SEL

approach.

Uses universal health precautions for preventing illness and infections and proper body mechanics for interacting with students and moving heavy objects.

Salary:

$ 40.00 per hour

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$40 to $40 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required