Summer School Mentor/Teacher-Secondary

Sylvania; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 45,460 - 46,934; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Oak Ridge is seeking a Summer School Mentor/Teacher for the upcoming temporary session. The role involves facilitating online credit recovery courses for secondary students and monitoring their progress using Edgenuity. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education and possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate. The position requires effective communication and problem-solving skills with at-risk youth. The pay rate starts at $33/hour, with additional training sessions prior to the summer school start date.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education with any secondary subject endorsement, multiple endorsements preferred.
• Possess a valid Secondary Michigan Teaching Certificate.
• Prefer teaching experience at the Secondary level.
• Prefer online course participation experience.
• Demonstrated successful experience utilizing technology as an instructional tool.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve common technical computer use issues.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with at-risk youth.
• Demonstrated successful communication skills with various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success as a collaborator and proven team player.
• Knowledge of Michigan Grade Level and High School Content Expectations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individualized online courses for credit recovery.
• Enroll students in and navigate Edgenuity course management.
• Monitor student achievement via online reports.
• Coach and encourage students toward successful course completion.
• Manage student behavior independently.

Skills

Technology utilization

Building positive relationships with at-risk youth

Successful communication skills

Problem-solving technical issues

Collaboration and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education

Valid Secondary Michigan Teaching Certificate

Job description

Internal/External Employment Opportunity

Posting Date: March 2, 2026

Position

Summer School Mentor/Teacher - Secondary

Location

Oakridge High School

*Temporary non-affiliated positions, grant-funded by one-time funds. **Actual needs will be based on student enrollment.

The Summer School Mentor/Teacher will be responsible for facilitating a group of 30+ students taking individualized, on-line courses for credit recovery via Edgenuity Online Courseware. Responsibilities will include enrolling students in and navigating Edgenuity course management system, teaching students how to use Edgenuity to take the online courses (training provided), monitoring student achievement via online reports, coaching/encouraging students toward successful course completion, problem solving/assisting students with questions, completing paperwork accurately as requested by administration, managing student behavior independently, communicating with area schools regarding student achievement, and complying with provided handbook policies/procedures.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education with any secondary subject endorsement. Multiple endorsements preferred.
• Possess a valid Secondary Michigan Teaching Certificate.
• Prefer teaching experience at the Secondary level.
• Prefer online course participation experience.
• Demonstrated successful experience utilizing technology as an instructional tool.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve common technical computer use issues (i.e. – login issues, web browsing, computer cable connections, calling technical support, chat rooms for tech support, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability building positive relationships with at-risk youth.
• Demonstrated successful communication skills with students, staff, administrators, parents and community (phone, email, and in-person).
• Demonstrated success as a collaborator and proven team player.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Michigan Grade Level and High School Content Expectations with a familiarity of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Math.
• Must be available to attend Edgenuity training after school hours. This is paid time (up to four hours) prior to the start date of summer school.

Hours of Work

Monday-Friday.

Session 1: June 15 - July 3; 7:45am – 12:15 pm ~up to 2 classrooms/session.

Session 2: July 6 - July 24; 7:45am – 12:15pm~ up to 2 classrooms/session.

Student sessions are 8am-12pm.

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.

(Including four hours of paid time prior to the start of sessions for training and to set up class schedules.)

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

It is the policy of the Oakridge Public Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed or ancestry, political belief, sex, disability, religion, age, height, weight or marital status be excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity and in employment opportunities.