Dive In Commonwealth is a free summer and school-year program for high-achieving middle-school students from low-income communities across the greater Boston area. Starting the summer after sixth or seventh grade and lasting until the fall of their freshman year, Dive In students engage in accelerated coursework alongside exciting extracurriculars, preparing themselves for rigorous high-schools and the path to top colleges. Like our parent institution, Commonwealth School, Dive In empowers motivated students by offering enriching activities in a close-knit community of like-minded peers. Our unique urban campus is located in the heart of Boston’s historic Back Bay, easily accessible by public transportation.
Dive In Commonwealth seeks an art teacher for summer 2025. The teacher will guide a small group of middle-school students through a rotation of hands-on art activities that encourage creativity, collaboration, and self-expression in a welcoming and inclusive environment. The recreational program should prioritize fun, connection, and artistic exploration—in that order.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement engaging and age-appropriate art activities that cater to a range of abilities and interests.
- Supervise students during all activities, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Foster creativity, collaboration, and confidence through a variety of artistic media and projects.
- Communicate effectively with Dive In administrators to ensure smooth program operations and address concerns about students in a timely manner.
- Provide brief written feedback on student participation and progress at the end of the course (approximately 50–100 words per student).
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- Experience teaching art or leading creative activities with children.
- Proven ability to design and implement engaging and effective lesson plans.
- A friendly manner, sense of humor, and genuine enthusiasm for working with youth.
- Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Optional Experience and Interests
- Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Familiarity with local museums (e.g. Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stuart Gardener) and willingness to integrate field trips into classroom curriculum (if relevant)
Compensation
- $80 per hour paid on a biweekly basis
- 8 hours per week (6 teaching hours plus 2 flex hours for comments and planning) for two weeks
Schedule
- Option #1: July 8, 10, 15, 17.
- Option #2: July 22, 24, 29, 31
- Option #3: August 5, 7, 12, 14
- Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (three consecutive one-hour blocks)
- Lunch provided
Applying
Interested candidates should email the following materials to Dive In Assistant Director Paul Brunick (pbrunick@commschool.org) by May 30, 2025. Questions about the role can be directed to Paul as well.
- Résumé or CV
- Brief email or cover letter describing one’s commitment to the Dive In mission and qualifications for this position
- Names of at least two references and their contact information
Commonwealth School is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.