Summer Program Teacher --STEM (Junior Academy at Mass Academy)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute•Worcester, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Academy at Mass Academy is a two-week summer program for rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students from many backgrounds. This day program is designed to provide academic enrichment and support through meaningful learning opportunities so that students will be more confident, curious, and engaged in their learning and realize that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are not only accessible to them, but they are also rewarding and can open doors for their future. Participating students will receive literacy and math support, engage in hands-on STEM projects, and visit the WPI campus to tour labs and meet researchers.

Requirements

Must be available July 6 through July 17
Qualified candidates will have a background in teaching STEM topics and demonstrate a passion for supporting all learners through a culturally responsive lens.
Bachelor’s degree required
Ability to work collaboratively required.
Participate in mandatory training for all staff.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or beyond preferred.
Massachusetts DESE licensure, or the ability to meet the licensure requirements, preferred.
Experience mentoring and/or teaching students from diverse backgrounds preferred.
Experience working with middle school students preferred.
Ideal candidates will embody Mass Academy’s mission and core values.

Responsibilities

Teach a STEM-related course to middle school students using engaging project- and/or inquiry-based methods while also building technical skills and addressing learning gaps
Create and maintain a positive learning environment for all students; enforce program rules in a fair and consistent manner
Assess student progress toward learning targets and differentiate instruction to provide a program that meets the academic needs of each student
Develop a project-based course curriculum that aligns with the goals of the Junior Academy program
Maintain up-to-date lesson plans and materials for the two-week summer STEM course
Actively participate in Junior Academy team meetings
Work collaboratively with other Junior Academy staff, including teaching assistants assigned to the course
Effectively communicate with parents, students, and staff
Participate in other aspects of the Junior Academy program (eg. morning meeting and team building activities)
Participate in mandatory training for all staff
Other duties as assigned