Summer Literacy Academy

Summer 2026
PROGRAM LOCATION: Brooks Elementary School

Nature and Scope
Medford Public Schools seeks licensed teachers to facilitate the Summer Literacy Academy 2026 for students currently in grades K-5. The program aims to support students in need of literacy remediation. Teachers will collaborate with the Program Director and Literacy Coaches in planning and development.

Responsibilities

• Follow all summer school procedures and district protocols
• Participate in program planning meetings
• Plan and deliver lessons aligned to ELA Standards using our district-approved resources (HMH Into Reading, ECRI, Foundational Skills Lesson Plan)
• Maintain accurate attendance records
• Communicate required information with caregivers 

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts Teaching License
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement standards-based instruction
  • Familiarity using HMH Into Reading and ECRI, or willingness to learn (support will be provided)
• Strong communication skills with students, families, colleagues, and administrators

Rate and Schedule

Program Dates:

• Monday, August 3rd- Thursday 13th
  • Monday-Thursday, 8:30AM -12:15PM (students 9AM-12PM)

Rate: $40

• Daily Hours: 3.75 hours x 8 days ($1200)
• Planning/Family Correspondence/Meeting: 9 ($360) $40 (includes 9 hours of frontloading training/planning/family correspondence)
• Total: $1560.00