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. SPELL Elementary is located at A. F. Argenziano School. 

SPELL Internship Opportunities are offered to College and Graduate Students interested in supporting Multilingual Learners in academic and enrichment activities. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Somerville High School Student
• Experience working with children and/or youth in group settings
• Ability to provide academic and enrichment support in tutoring groups or one on one
• Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for students; maintain and respond to social and emotional needs of students with guidance from educators and site administrator(s)
• 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

SPELL Program Profesional Development for all SPELL staff will take place in the last week on June or first week of July.

Terms of Employment:

Seasonal/Yearly Appointment

Salary: Hourly rate set by City of Somerville

Program Schedule

July 8, 2024 – August 2, 2024

Monday through Friday, 8 am- 1 pm

$17.09 per hour

Reports to:  MLE Director, Director for SPELL Elementary Program, & Assistant Director for SPELL Elementary Program

Disclosure:  All positions listed are subject to funding availability and student enrollment; courses may be cancelled due to lack of enrollment.

The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/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’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.