2026 Summer Programs - Summer SPELL: Assistant Director
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2026 Summer Programs - Summer SPELL: Assistant Director
Somerville Public Schools ALBERT F ARGENZIANO SCHOOL - Somerville, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps
Somerville Public Schools
Job Details Job ID:
5556273
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Feb 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description Program Goal:
Summer Partners for Language and Learning (SPELL) provides Multilingual Learners theme-based language development activities in the morning and enrichment experiences provided by community partners in the afternoon. The Assistant Director will work closely with the Director to ensure effective delivery of the program as well as the health and safety of students.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supervising multi-dimensional program(s) (student safety, program planning, supervision of staff, interns, and volunteers, managing supplies, etc.)
Experience and aptitude for building and sustaining collaboration with community partners
Experience in program development, curriculum design, monitoring student progress, and in providing professional development to staff
Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for students; maintains and responds to social and emotional needs of students and staff
Knowledge and appreciation of cultural difference; commitment to removing barriers to equity, access, and inclusion
Bilingual/multilingual and ability to communicate with diverse students and families
Responsibilities:
School year job requirements including planning and coordination time during out of school hours
Summer School Session: Must be available for on-site support for summer session
Must be available for professional development the week of June 2026
Assist SPELL Director in responding to crisis situations and be point of contact for staff, student and families when needed
Assist SPELL Director in keeping track of daily attendance and notify supervisor(s) of students with attendance concerns
Ensure program clean-up happens at the end of program
Daily hours to be determined as needed in coordination with supervisor and program schedule
Office site to be determined
Other duties as assigned
SPELL Program Professional Development for all SPELL staff will take place in the last week on June or first week of July.
Terms of Employment:
Seasonal/Yearly Employment
Location:
Argenziano
Stipend:
$5,000
Mandatory Orientation and Professional Development Days for Directors:
TBD
Program Schedule:
July 6, 2026 – July 31, 2026
Monday through Friday
8am-1pm, 5 days per week, Monday-Friday
Reports to:
Director & Assistant Director of MLE Programs, Director of SPELL & Co-Directors of Summer Programs
Disclosure:
Subject to funding availability and student enrollment; courses may be canceled due to lack of enrollment.
The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the bases of race, color, age, religion, disability, preganancy, home status, martital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
Position Type:
Seasonal - Yearly appointment
Salary:
$5,000 to $5,000 Stipend
Job Categories:
Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Paulina Mitropoulos , MLE Director
DISTRICT WIDE
Email: pmitropoulos@k12.somerville.ma.us
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Somerville Public Schools
Job Details Job ID:
5556273
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Feb 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description Program Goal:
Summer Partners for Language and Learning (SPELL) provides Multilingual Learners theme-based language development activities in the morning and enrichment experiences provided by community partners in the afternoon. The Assistant Director will work closely with the Director to ensure effective delivery of the program as well as the health and safety of students.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supervising multi-dimensional program(s) (student safety, program planning, supervision of staff, interns, and volunteers, managing supplies, etc.)
Experience and aptitude for building and sustaining collaboration with community partners
Experience in program development, curriculum design, monitoring student progress, and in providing professional development to staff
Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for students; maintains and responds to social and emotional needs of students and staff
Knowledge and appreciation of cultural difference; commitment to removing barriers to equity, access, and inclusion
Bilingual/multilingual and ability to communicate with diverse students and families
Responsibilities:
School year job requirements including planning and coordination time during out of school hours
Summer School Session: Must be available for on-site support for summer session
Must be available for professional development the week of June 2026
Assist SPELL Director in responding to crisis situations and be point of contact for staff, student and families when needed
Assist SPELL Director in keeping track of daily attendance and notify supervisor(s) of students with attendance concerns
Ensure program clean-up happens at the end of program
Daily hours to be determined as needed in coordination with supervisor and program schedule
Office site to be determined
Other duties as assigned
SPELL Program Professional Development for all SPELL staff will take place in the last week on June or first week of July.
Terms of Employment:
Seasonal/Yearly Employment
Location:
Argenziano
Stipend:
$5,000
Mandatory Orientation and Professional Development Days for Directors:
TBD
Program Schedule:
July 6, 2026 – July 31, 2026
Monday through Friday
8am-1pm, 5 days per week, Monday-Friday
Reports to:
Director & Assistant Director of MLE Programs, Director of SPELL & Co-Directors of Summer Programs
Disclosure:
Subject to funding availability and student enrollment; courses may be canceled due to lack of enrollment.
The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the bases of race, color, age, religion, disability, preganancy, home status, martital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
Position Type:
Seasonal - Yearly appointment
Salary:
$5,000 to $5,000 Stipend
Job Categories:
Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Paulina Mitropoulos , MLE Director
DISTRICT WIDE
Email: pmitropoulos@k12.somerville.ma.us
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