Middle School Summer School Instructor

Sylvania; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 45,460 - 46,934; Part time

Job summary

A school district in Michigan is seeking a Middle School Summer School Instructor. This role focuses on providing academic and behavioral support to at-risk students. Candidates must have a valid teaching certificate for secondary education in Michigan, along with skills in instructional strategies and relationship building with students and parents. The position is grant-funded, temporary, and requires participation in summer sessions from June 15 to July 17, with competitive hourly rates.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching certificate for secondary level in Michigan.
• Knowledge of child growth and development principles.
• Competent in learning assessment and diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Develop themes and activities for summer school.
• Partner with mental health professionals for student support.
• Participate in off-grounds activities as needed.

Skills

Understanding of academic and behavioral supports

Ability to meet needs of at-risk students

Instructional strategies

Classroom management

Positive relationship building with parents and students

Education

Teaching certificate in the State of Michigan

Job description

Internal/External Employment Opportunity

Posting Date: March 2, 2026

Position: Middle School Summer School Instructor

Location: Oakridge Middle School

Unaffiliated temporary positions, grant-funded by one-time funds

Qualifications

Teaching certificate in the State of Michigan valid to teach at the secondary level.

Essential Requirements

• Teaching certificate in the State of Michigan valid to teach at the secondary level.
• Display a strong understanding of the philosophy and models for providing Tier 1 & 2 academic and behavioral supports for students.
• Highly skilled in meeting the needs of at-risk students who are up to two years behind both academically and behaviorally.
• Willingness to partner with mental health professionals with Tier 3 services for students.
• Participate in focused time to develop themes, along with activities, for up to 20 hours total prior to Summer School.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of child growth and development and how it relates to learning.
• Demonstrate competency in the areas of instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Participate in instruction that is outside the box and provides students with new experiences.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with parents and students to actively engage them in the education process.
• Create meaningful relationships with participating students.
• Participate in off grounds activities as needed.

Session Dates

(1) position - June 15-June 26, Monday thru Friday 8 a.m-12 p.m.

NO SCHOOL June 29-July 3

(1) position - July 6-July 17, Monday thru Friday 8 a.m-12 p.m.

Teachers arrive by 7:45 am. In addition, 45 minutes of planning time before or after each day of instruction.

Deadline for Applying

Friday, March 13, 2026

Pay Rate

$33.00/hour until July 1, 2026 and $34.07/hour as of July 1, 2026

Application Instructions

All Applicants: Please indicate on your cover letter or letter of interest what session dates you are interested in.

Applicant Procedure: Please apply through our online application system at www.oakridgeschools.org (Job Opportunities tab) to complete an online application. Additional required documents must be uploaded during the application process.

Internal applicants will be directed to an internal application.

EEO Statement

The Oakridge School District Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in its employment decisions or the provision of services.