What are the responsibilities and job description for the K-5 CPS SUMMER Physical Education TEACHER position at Cambridge Public Schools?
Description Of Service Opportunity
The CPS SOARS! program is a four week summer learning experience for current grade K-4 students with demonstrated academic need. Each classroom will have one teacher, one paraprofessional, and up to 15 students.
The Summer Physical Education Teacher will provide grade-specific PE classes on a rotating schedule throughout the week to students in the CPS SOARS! Camp.
The CPS Summer PE teacher, under the direction of the Summer Principal, Summer Program Lead, and Executive Director of Academics, will be responsible for
Dates
May 1–June 30, 2026
15 hours of orientation, program planning, and curriculum training
Specific dates communicated with job offer
July 1 – August 1, 2026 (Program dates)
Time
10:00-3:00 p.m. (teacher work day, July)
Minimum Requirements
Teachers must have the ability to teach students with a range of learning needs in multi-age classrooms. MA DESE licensure in Visual Arts, English as a Second Language, and/or Moderate Disabilities preK-8 preferred. Priority will be given to regularly appointed teachers from Cambridge Public School District.
Length Of Contract
July 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026
Contract Amount
Not exceed $5750.00
Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate. If you are a non-exempt employee and have worked more than 40 hours a week, you will be paid time and a half for any hours worked over 40 hours
The CPS SOARS! program is a four week summer learning experience for current grade K-4 students with demonstrated academic need. Each classroom will have one teacher, one paraprofessional, and up to 15 students.
The Summer Physical Education Teacher will provide grade-specific PE classes on a rotating schedule throughout the week to students in the CPS SOARS! Camp.
The CPS Summer PE teacher, under the direction of the Summer Principal, Summer Program Lead, and Executive Director of Academics, will be responsible for
- Providing a fun, safe, theme-based summer learning experience that promotes high expectations for all students;
- Collaborate with program principals and instructional staff to design lessons that align with district provided curriculum.
- Facilitating grade appropriate physical education classes and activities for students.
Dates
May 1–June 30, 2026
15 hours of orientation, program planning, and curriculum training
Specific dates communicated with job offer
July 1 – August 1, 2026 (Program dates)
Time
10:00-3:00 p.m. (teacher work day, July)
Minimum Requirements
Teachers must have the ability to teach students with a range of learning needs in multi-age classrooms. MA DESE licensure in Visual Arts, English as a Second Language, and/or Moderate Disabilities preK-8 preferred. Priority will be given to regularly appointed teachers from Cambridge Public School District.
Length Of Contract
July 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026
Contract Amount
Not exceed $5750.00
Please note that your hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly rate. If you are a non-exempt employee and have worked more than 40 hours a week, you will be paid time and a half for any hours worked over 40 hours