What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer School Teacher (Kindergarten) 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.
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.
Literacy:
- Standards Focus: Instruction must prioritize Missouri Learning Standards (MLS) for Reading and Writing, focusing on foundational phonics, fluency, and deep comprehension.
- Active Engagement: Use Kagan structures (such as Number Heads Together or Quiz-Quiz-Trade) to ensure every student is actively participating in vocabulary and content discussions.
- Thematic Vocabulary: Teachers should use Missouri learning standards modules (for the grade level they are teaching) to build robust background knowledge and academic language across disciplines.
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.
Salary : $33