Middle School Summer School Instructor

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

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

• 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.

(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.

Friday, March 13, 2026

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

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 ridge schools.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.

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.