DYS - Summer positions (All Content Areas) (Worcester/Westborough) (2754)

Location: Westborough/Worcester, MA

Dates: July 13th – August 13th (5-Week Program)

Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 6 hours per day

Positions Available:  6

Content Areas:  All

The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) is seeking passionate, equity-minded teachers to join our Summer School program. We serve adolescents (ages 14-20) within the Department of Youth Services (DYS) residential system.

If you value social justice, compassion, and patience, we want to talk to you about joining our community this summer.

• Small Class Sizes: Impact lives through personalized instruction with an average of only 5 students per class.
• Total Support: Focus on teaching while dedicated behavior support staff assist you in the classroom.
• Creative Freedom: A flexible curriculum that allows you to engage students in meaningful, relevant ways.
• Path to Career: Successful summer educators have the potential to join our team for full-time positions in the Fall.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle or method for attending trainings or other meetings as required at locations throughout the state

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts secondary level teacher licensure (8-12; 5-12) in any content area. 
• Successful teaching experience with adolescents placed at-risk

• Minimum workday: 6 hours per day, exact start and end times depend on program.
• Optional: You may elect an additional two hours per week for planning/prep (on-site or off-site).

• Licensed Teachers: $44.10 per hour
• Non-Licensed Summer Only Staff:: $37.00 per hour
  (Teaching License is preferred, but not required for all positions.)

We are looking for both experienced and aspiring teachers who are ready to make a tangible difference in the lives of at-risk youth. If this sounds like you, fill out your application today!

CES is an equal opportunity employer and is particularly interested in candidates from a diverse range of cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates whose backgrounds are well-suited to understanding and addressing the needs of the diverse student population we serve.