Job Opening: Part-Time, Short-Term ELA Teacher for Summer 2025

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 engaging and creative part-time ELA instructors to teach a dedicated writing-mechanics course. This twice-weekly class will supplement a daily English literature block and focus specifically on the fundamental principles of grammar, including lexical categories, sentence parts, and common stylistic errors. Instruction should emphasize practical application while demystifying the “nuts and bolts” of good writing. Three sections of the course corresponding to three cohorts (rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders) will be divided between two instructors; due to scheduling constraints, the two positions cannot be merged.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver engaging, interactive lessons on the fine points of syntax and style, transforming potentially dry material into an exciting learning experience.
  • Design and implement creative activities that reinforce grammatical concepts through games, creative writing, and colorful examples from popular culture and current events.
  • Provide clear and constructive feedback on student writing.
  • Foster a supportive and encouraging classroom environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and taking risks.
  • 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 midpoint and conclusion of the summer (approximately 50-100 words per student, per half).

Essential Skills and Qualifications  

  • Experience teaching ELA or ESL to middle- or high-school students.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and implement fun and effective lesson plans.
  • Talent for making complex grammatical concepts intuitive and interesting.
  • 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.
  • Interest in innovative teaching methods that integrate multiple media and modalities.

Compensation

  • $80 per hour paid on a biweekly basis

Schedule

  • July 7 to August 15, 2025
  • Monday-Thursday mornings, plus flexible hours for planning and prep
  • 7th and 8th grades: 18 dates, 26 teaching hours plus 8 flex hours
  • 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.

6th Grade ELA Teacher (Lawrence, MA)

Spark Academy in Lawrence, MA is looking for a 6th ELA Teacher for a mid-year position. The classes are half-sized and the teacher will be working with a seasoned team. See below for a PDF of the listing, and you can apply on Indeed. Please reach out to Amy Heuton, Assistant Principal at Amy.Heuton@lawrence.k12.ma.us with any questions.

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Online ELA Teaching Opportunity

SetSail is looking for students enrolled in a teacher preparation program with teaching experience for ELA instruction online. More information is included below:

At SetSail, we empower 6- to 17-year old Chinese students with the academic, personal, and cultural skills needed to succeed globally. We teach English Language Arts, focusing on critical thinking, debate, and writing. Our teachers provide a transformative experience for the students by exploring their worldviews and expanding their perspectives. 

SetSail encourages BIPOC, members of historically marginalized ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and FGLI to apply. SetSail values the diversity and intersectional perspectives teachers bring to our students. 

Lessons take place online and, for teachers in the US, in the early mornings daily (EDT 7:00am-10:15am; EST 6:00a-9:15am) and evenings on Fridays and Saturdays (EDT 8:00pm-11:15pm; EST 7:00pm-10:15pm). Teachers are required to teach at least three 1-1.5 hr classes per week. We provide all teaching materials. Pay is $25-$45/hour taught. Teachers earn a base of $25/hour and may earn an additional $5-$20/hour in bonuses. 

We are looking for teachers who: 

· Currently attend or previously attended a top university in Education

Are enrolled in or have completed a teacher prep program and/or have teaching experience 

· Are native English speakers (Mandarin is not required) 

· Are passionate about education and will provide customized instruction/feedback based on students’ individual needs 

· Are energetic and engaging in an online setting, often with young children 

· Will teach for at least 6 months and ideally multiple years, creating long-term relationships with the students 

· Will reliably adhere to the teaching schedule and start all classes on time 

If this role sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply! The process is outlined below:

·  Participate in an Interview where you will teach a mock class and converse with one of our Lead Teachers. 

· Complete the onboarding process, including a Live Test with feedback. 

Please feel free to reach out to headteacher@setsail.us if you have questions. If you are not ready to apply but may want to in the future, you may fill out an interest form. We look forward to hearing from you!

ELA and Math Tutor for 6th grader (Somerville, MA)

A family in Somerville is seeking an ELA and math tutor. See the message below for details:

I am looking for an ELA and math tutor for my 11 year old son, who is a 6th grader at the Kennedy School in Somerville. It can be two separate tutors, or a unicorn who can do both! My son has an ADHD/ASD1 diagnosis. He learns easily one on one, but has a hard time focusing in a classroom setting, so we are looking for weekly sessions to consolidate what he has learned in class. Ideally it would be 2 hours in math and two hours in ELA. Time and days is flexible- anytime between 3 and 5 PM on a weekday. We can pay $30/hour. If interested or would like more information please contact me at afolland@gmail.com. My name is Alison.