Learn and Earn Summer School Literacy Intervention Teacher/LIT – Elementary (2026)

Springfield Public Schools • Springfield, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Elementary education students from colleges and universities in the Western Mass Literacy Collaborative will provide literacy intervention instruction to elementary students in Springfield Public Schools. The role involves instructing students in reading intervention practices under the guidance of a Learn and Earn Summer Literacy Coach, with the goal of teaching foundational reading skills in a culturally responsive manner to contribute to their reading and overall literacy development. LITs report to the Director of Literacy and work closely with their assigned Literacy Coach.

Requirements

• Must be an elementary education student at American International College, Bay Path University, Elms College, Springfield College, or Westfield State University.
• Must have received written approval from their institution to apply for this position in Springfield Public Schools.
• Only students whose names were provided by the colleges and universities will be considered.
• Must be available to work all days and hours of summer school without exception (Monday-Thursday, July 6-July 30, 7:30 AM-2:00 PM) for a total of 26 hours per week.
• Must attend professional development days (June 26, June 29, June 30, July 1, and July 2 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) and all sessions of the companion 3-credit course throughout the summer without exception.
• Must attach a current, up-to-date resume to the application.
• Approved applicants must complete all onboarding tasks with the Springfield Public Schools Human Resources Department on time and as indicated to be hired.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to those currently employed by Springfield Public Schools.
• Preference will be given to those expressing interest in future work with Springfield Public Schools.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned reading intervention groups in specified locations and at designated times.
• Provide students with targeted instruction and deliberate practice opportunities.
• Create a classroom intervention environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Implement program materials and approaches for effective reading intervention instruction and assessment.
• Assess the accomplishments of summer school students on a regular basis and provide progress reports.
• Communicate with parents as deemed necessary.
• Prepare for assigned groups and show written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations, including weekly student attendance and weekly progress in the intervention lessons.
• Interact with and support other summer school classes led by Springfield Public School Summer School educators as deemed necessary.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Follow the SPS code of conduct for the classroom and develop rules of classroom behavior that are enforced in a fair and just manner.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Benefits
• Numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities
• Mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches
• Career advancement opportunities
• Investment in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed