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Youth Program Lynn, MA Apply Program Dates:

1-2 day orientation during the week of July 6th, Program runs July 13th ? August 14th

Location:

Washington Elementary School, Lynn, MA Compensation:

\$30/hr

Hours:

17 hours per week Monday ? Thursday. Exact hours will vary by position. Classroom Teachers 9am-12pm, Monday ? Wednesday Enrichment Teachers 12pm-3pm, Monday ? Wednesday All teachers are needed to chaperone Thursday field trips from 9am-3pm. All teachers will receive 2 hours of paid prep time per week.

We are hiring:

First Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, and Middle/High School Math. We are also seeking Enrichment teachers for Art, Music and Physical Education.

Position Overview:

Summer Teachers lead academic instruction within a dynamic, culturally responsive summer program serving immigrant and refugee youth. Teachers design and deliver engaging lessons that support literacy, language development, and academic confidence while fostering a welcoming environment where students feel safe, valued, and empowered. This role blends strong instructional practice with a deep commitment to supporting multilingual learners and students adjusting to new school systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver daily, standards-aligned lessons in literacy and/or math, incorporating hands-on, interactive, and culturally responsive approaches
• Differentiate instruction to meet a range of academic levels and support English language learners
• Create a structured, inclusive, and positive classroom environment that promotes engagement and belonging
• Integrate social-emotional learning and community-building into daily instruction
• Use visuals, scaffolding strategies, and language supports to ensure access for multilingual learners
• Collaborate closely with group leaders and teen staff to support classroom instruction and student engagement
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction as needed
• Maintain classroom routines, expectations, and effective behavior management strategies
• Communicate regularly with program leadership about student progress, needs, and any concerns
• Participate in staff trainings, curriculum planning, and team meetings
• Maintain organized and prepared classroom spaces

Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in a classroom or structured learning environment (K?12 preferred)
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Experience or interest in working with immigrant, refugee, or multilingual learner populations
• Ability to design engaging, student-centered lessons
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Teaching certification (or in progress) Preferred (but not required):
• Background in ESL/ELL or related field
• Bilingual or multilingual skills

Expectations:

• Consistent, reliable attendance and punctuality
• Preparedness for daily instruction and active engagement throughout the program day
• Clear, proactive communication with staff and leadership
• Commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices
• Flexibility and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment Active Filters Summer Teacher ?

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