Math Acceleration Academy - 6-8 Math Principal
- Employer
- Cambridge Public Schools
- Location
- Cambridge, MA, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Administrator, Principal, Teaching, Math Teacher
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Description of Service Opportunity:
The Math Acceleration Academy is a four day intensive math and enrichment program designed for students in grades 6, 7 and 8 who would benefit from additional math instruction to meet grade level standards. This program will run during the 2023 April Break on the following dates: Tuesday April 18th - Friday April 21st 8:30am -2:55pm.
The Acceleration Academy is based on a research-supported program framework approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Each day will include two long blocks (90-120 min) of targeted math instruction that is integrated with a hands-on STEM project. Each day will also include an hour of daily prep time, during which students will participate in an enrichment activity. Each grade level (6, 7, and 8) will have a capacity of 2 classrooms with approximately 10 scholars per classroom. Program staff will include 6 6-8 math teachers, .5 paraprofessional support for each class, and additional support for STEM integration.
The Math Acceleration Academy Principal, under the direction of the Math Department Head, will be responsible for all duties connected with instructional leadership as well as other duties required within the program to help maintain and foster a school climate that promotes high expectations of all students. The Principal will collaborate with the District 6-8 Math Coach and Program Manager for Summer/ Vacation Week programs on program design and logistics planning before and during the Academy. The Principal will support Academy teachers through program orientation and individualized coaching ahead of the academy as well as classroom observations and feedback during the program week. The Principal will also be the onsite building administrator during the program.
Time Commitment:
The anticipated time commitment for the Acceleration Academy Principal is approximately 80 hours between March 15 - April 30th. This includes 36-40 hours of program and development time between, 32 program hours and 6-12 hours of program setup.
Minimum Requirements/Job Qualifications:
The Acceleration Academy Principal must have a deep understanding of mathematical learning and experience in staff coaching, curriculum development, and evaluation.
Preference given to Cambridge Public School District staff.
Contract Dates:
March 20, 2023 through April 21, 2023
Contract Amount:
Flat Rate $4,000.00
The Math Acceleration Academy is a four day intensive math and enrichment program designed for students in grades 6, 7 and 8 who would benefit from additional math instruction to meet grade level standards. This program will run during the 2023 April Break on the following dates: Tuesday April 18th - Friday April 21st 8:30am -2:55pm.
The Acceleration Academy is based on a research-supported program framework approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Each day will include two long blocks (90-120 min) of targeted math instruction that is integrated with a hands-on STEM project. Each day will also include an hour of daily prep time, during which students will participate in an enrichment activity. Each grade level (6, 7, and 8) will have a capacity of 2 classrooms with approximately 10 scholars per classroom. Program staff will include 6 6-8 math teachers, .5 paraprofessional support for each class, and additional support for STEM integration.
The Math Acceleration Academy Principal, under the direction of the Math Department Head, will be responsible for all duties connected with instructional leadership as well as other duties required within the program to help maintain and foster a school climate that promotes high expectations of all students. The Principal will collaborate with the District 6-8 Math Coach and Program Manager for Summer/ Vacation Week programs on program design and logistics planning before and during the Academy. The Principal will support Academy teachers through program orientation and individualized coaching ahead of the academy as well as classroom observations and feedback during the program week. The Principal will also be the onsite building administrator during the program.
Time Commitment:
The anticipated time commitment for the Acceleration Academy Principal is approximately 80 hours between March 15 - April 30th. This includes 36-40 hours of program and development time between, 32 program hours and 6-12 hours of program setup.
Minimum Requirements/Job Qualifications:
The Acceleration Academy Principal must have a deep understanding of mathematical learning and experience in staff coaching, curriculum development, and evaluation.
Preference given to Cambridge Public School District staff.
Contract Dates:
March 20, 2023 through April 21, 2023
Contract Amount:
Flat Rate $4,000.00
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