What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer School Teacher (7th/8th Grade Math) position at Maple Elementary School?
Warriors Explore Summer School will be in session beginning Monday, June 2, 2026 - Friday, June 26, 2026.
Summer School Workday is scheduled for Thursday, May 28th.
*Applicants must be certified in the grade level(s) or content area they are teaching.
**Applicants willing to work all 4 weeks for academic consistency will be given priority.
Mathematics: Upside Down Teaching
- Discovery-First: Following the Upside Down Math model, lessons should begin with a "challenge" or complex problem that requires students to apply critical thinking before receiving direct instruction.
- Hands-On Manipulatives: Mathematical concepts must be explored through physical objects and tactile experiences to bridge the gap between concrete and abstract understanding.
- Collaborative Problem-Solving: Students should work in pairs or small teams using Kagan activities to explain their mathematical reasoning and justify their solutions to peers.
Instructional Strategies & Environment
- Priority Standards Focus: Every lesson should have a clearly defined Missouri Priority Standard objective that guides the activity and assessment.
- Total Participation Techniques: Instruction must move beyond traditional "sit and get" methods. Teachers are expected to plan Kagan engagement structures per instructional block to ensure equity of voice.
- Hands-On Enrichment: Afternoon blocks are dedicated to applying grade level standards (in any content area) through project-based learning, hands-on experiments, inquiry or exploration.
Salary : $33