2026 Summer Programs: Director of the Youth Leader in Training Program
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2026 Summer Programs: Director of the Youth Leader in Training Program
Somerville Public Schools COMMUNITY SCHOOLS – Somerville, Massachusetts
Job Details Job ID:
5543014 Application Deadline:
Posted until filled Posted:
Feb 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date:
Jul 6, 2026
Job Description Job Goal:
The Somerville Community Schools Program provides After School and Out of School Time Care in the Somerville Public Schools. We operate After School programs from dismissal until 5:30 pm including early release days; full day programs during school vacation weeks and during summer. It is our mission to provide high quality, affordable, Out of School Time Care to Somerville children in grades Pre‑K through 8.
Responsibilities
Lead a group of middle school students in becoming successful leaders
Implement Community Schools Behavior Management Policy
Maintain classroom environment including set up and maintenance of supplies
Follow program procedures to safeguard the health and safety of the children
Ability to cooperatively team teach
Build positive relationship with families
Other duties as assigned
Programming:
Research, plan and implement activity based curriculum to promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive development in accordance with Somerville Public School curriculum and summer program themes
Purchase materials and supplies in accordance with the Community Schools procedures
Submit weekly themed units 2 weeks in advance to Administration
Staff:
Oversee all aspects of field trips including students and staff supervision as well as admissions and bus transportation
Program check‑in and dismissal as well as supervision of campers and staff during post program activities
Facilitate participation of Lead and Assistant Teachers during lessons
Communicate regularly with Administration
Attend mandatory summer program orientation in late June, weekly lunch time Wednesday meetings and trainings
Qualifications
Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology, or Child Care; and have 1 year of experience working with school‑age children.
Experience planning and implementing activity‑based curriculum in the subject area to be taught
Ability to set clear limits and supervise groups of school‑age children
Administrative and organizational skills
Good interpersonal skills and communication skills to collaborate with CS staff and Administration
Ability to supervise and support assisting staff
Sensitivity to and/or experience in working with children and adults from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
Terms of Employment Program Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:15 am – 4:15 pm
Start Date:
July 6
End Date:
August 7 or 14 (waiting on final decision)
Mandatory Orientation:
May 27 virtual meeting and June 16 (date may change) in person.
Salary:
$36.00 per scheduled hour worked / 40 hours per week.
Disclosure:
All positions listed are subject to funding availability and student enrollment; courses may be cancelled due to lack of enrollment. If you have a prior commitment that interferes with work schedule, it must be disclosed before start of program.
Position Reports to:
Summer Adventure Program Director
Position Type:
Seasonal – Yearly appointment Salary:
$36.00 per Hour
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Rosanna Paribello, Director
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Email: rparibello@k12.somerville.ma.us
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Job Details Job ID:
5543014 Application Deadline:
Posted until filled Posted:
Feb 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date:
Jul 6, 2026
Job Description Job Goal:
The Somerville Community Schools Program provides After School and Out of School Time Care in the Somerville Public Schools. We operate After School programs from dismissal until 5:30 pm including early release days; full day programs during school vacation weeks and during summer. It is our mission to provide high quality, affordable, Out of School Time Care to Somerville children in grades Pre‑K through 8.
Responsibilities
Lead a group of middle school students in becoming successful leaders
Implement Community Schools Behavior Management Policy
Maintain classroom environment including set up and maintenance of supplies
Follow program procedures to safeguard the health and safety of the children
Ability to cooperatively team teach
Build positive relationship with families
Other duties as assigned
Programming:
Research, plan and implement activity based curriculum to promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive development in accordance with Somerville Public School curriculum and summer program themes
Purchase materials and supplies in accordance with the Community Schools procedures
Submit weekly themed units 2 weeks in advance to Administration
Staff:
Oversee all aspects of field trips including students and staff supervision as well as admissions and bus transportation
Program check‑in and dismissal as well as supervision of campers and staff during post program activities
Facilitate participation of Lead and Assistant Teachers during lessons
Communicate regularly with Administration
Attend mandatory summer program orientation in late June, weekly lunch time Wednesday meetings and trainings
Qualifications
Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology, or Child Care; and have 1 year of experience working with school‑age children.
Experience planning and implementing activity‑based curriculum in the subject area to be taught
Ability to set clear limits and supervise groups of school‑age children
Administrative and organizational skills
Good interpersonal skills and communication skills to collaborate with CS staff and Administration
Ability to supervise and support assisting staff
Sensitivity to and/or experience in working with children and adults from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
Terms of Employment Program Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:15 am – 4:15 pm
Start Date:
July 6
End Date:
August 7 or 14 (waiting on final decision)
Mandatory Orientation:
May 27 virtual meeting and June 16 (date may change) in person.
Salary:
$36.00 per scheduled hour worked / 40 hours per week.
Disclosure:
All positions listed are subject to funding availability and student enrollment; courses may be cancelled due to lack of enrollment. If you have a prior commitment that interferes with work schedule, it must be disclosed before start of program.
Position Reports to:
Summer Adventure Program Director
Position Type:
Seasonal – Yearly appointment Salary:
$36.00 per Hour
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Rosanna Paribello, Director
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Email: rparibello@k12.somerville.ma.us
#J-18808-Ljbffr