DYS Summer Teacher - ELA/History (Taunton, MA)

Job Description

Job Description

Make a Difference This Summer: Teach with DYS!

Location: Taunton, MA

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

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6 hours per day

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.

Why Teach With Us?
  • 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.

Schedule & Hours
  • 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).

Compensation
  • 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.)


Welcome to ATX Learning

The Collaborative for Educational Services (collaborative.org) is a nonprofit educational service agency founded in 1974. The Collaborative serves children and youth, educators, schools and school districts, and communities. Our mission is to develop and foster educational excellence and opportunity for all learners through collaboration and leadership. The Collaborative is a community of innovative and effective professionals dedicated to improving education. We know that everyone is a learner from the day they are born, and we know how to create classrooms and other environments in which every learner can flourish. We know how to reach, inspire, support, and educate children, youth and adults, and we help others to do the same.

Job Requirements

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 one or more of the core content areas aligned to teaching assignment: eg Math, English/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Reading
  • Successful teaching experience with adolescents placed at-risk