What are the responsibilities and job description for the OUCARES Summer Camp Teacher position at Oakland University and Careers?
OUCARES Summer Camp Teacher
Department
0917 - SEHS OUCARES
Position Number
X26182
Requisition No.
TC06165
Salary Range/Pay Rate
$21 - $24 per hour
Benefits of Working at Oakland University
No benefits are associated with this position.
Employee Group/Grade
Temporary
Job Category
Casual /Temporary
Casual/Temp Classification
Work Schedule
PT/Temp (20-39 hours, No Benefits )
Shift/Days
Pay Schedule
Hour
Number of Hrs./Wk.
35
Position Information
Position Information
Employee's Effective Start Date
05/01/2026
If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type.
8/21/2026
Minimum Qualifications
Degree from college or university in Education, Special Education, or related field. Ability to take a leadership role and work in a team environment. Must be comfortable using computers and have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and Google Meet platforms.
Ability to work independently and as a team player with direction from the OUCARES Administrative team.
Desired Qualifications
ASD certified with at least 2 years’ experience leading a classroom with individuals with ASD. CPI training preferred. Current CPR/ First Aid certification preferred.
Position Purpose
Summer Camp Teachers lead a summer camp experience dedicated to empowering autistic children, teens, and/or adults at OUCARES. This role requires leadership in ensuring camper safety, maximizing engagement, and promoting critical skills maintenance over the summer. Teachers take on full ownership of the camp curriculum, from planning and hands-on implementation, to daily supervision and evaluation. Teachers must demonstrate strong leadership in guiding their classroom team, communicating seamlessly with staff and families, while aligning with OUCARES policies and procedures. Teachers develop and manage positive behavioral interventions to meet the diverse needs of every camper.
Job Duties
Regular attendance for all camp days. Additional time commitments are required for training, curriculum planning meetings, team meetings and classroom setup.
This position requires camp teachers to develop the camp curriculum, set up activities, carry out lessons, and ensure a clean and well organized classroom following all camp activities. It also requires teachers to create and implement positive behavior supports for the campers.
Initiate positive interactions and actively engage with campers (children, teens, and/or adults). Treat all campers with inherent dignity and respect, prioritizing their autonomy and self-determination. Implement an individualized, strengths-based approach that is appropriate to each camper
Daily communication with families of campers to relay information about how the day went, items needed, and weekly events.
This position requires teachers to promote safety at all times. In doing so, the classroom and all camp spaces should remain clean and organized. Teachers are required to follow all OUCARES policies and procedures while leading camp.
Salary : $21 - $24