Summer Math Teacher - 8th and 9th Grade

Math Teacher - Summer Camp

Racquet Up Detroit

Racquet Up Detroit is an out-of-school youth development program that uses the sport of squash, in combination with academic tutoring, literacy development, fitness education, community service, and mentoring to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of Detroit students. Founded in 2010 through a collaboration with the Squash and Education Alliance (SEA), Racquet Up works with 160 fifth through 12grade students and 40 post-secondary graduates.

The organization is currently seeking an energetic and skilled Math Teacher to provide instruction to Rising 8th and 9th graders during Summer Camp. A fully developed curriculum will be supplied, allowing teachers to concentrate on creating enjoyable, meaningful, and effective lessons. This is an excellent chance to foster students’ math development within a supportive and well-organized summer program.

Responsibilities and expectations include, but are not limited to:

• Administer pre and post assessments required for all rising students within 2 days of program start and end; ensure all data is entered into platform
• Teach math to Rising 8th and 9th grade students using a provided curriculum
• Strengthen core math skills such as number sense, problem-solving, operations, fractions, geometry, and pre-algebra, tailored to Rising 8th and 9th grade levels
• Adapt instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and varying skill levels
• Collaborate with fellow educators and staff to achieve overall program objectives
• Collaborate with ELA teacher on weekly attendance incentives
• Attend planning meetings and contribute to other program-related tasks as needed
• Assess student progress and offer constructive feedback to encourage academic growth
• Track and evaluate student improvement and engagement
• Foster a positive, engaging, and well-organized classroom atmosphere
• Build caring, supportive, meaningful relationships with students

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education and/or teaching certification program
• Must currently be a certified teacher, formerly certified or on path to certification
• Experience teaching math to middle school and/or early high school students
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Ability to implement provided curriculum with flexibility to adapt for student success
• Positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a passion for teaching

Schedule & Compensation:

Teacher Training:

• Dates (Choose One Option — 17.5 Hours Total):
• Option 1: June 16–18, 2026
• Option 2: June 23–25, 2026

Training Times:

• Monday & Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM
• Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Paid Planning Time: 10–20 hours prior to the start of camp

Summer Camp Teaching Schedule:

• Dates: June 29 – July 31, 2026, Monday through Thursday
• Teaching Blocks (Total: 2.5 hours daily):
• 9:10 – 10:25 AM
• 10:25 – 11:40 AM

Daily Planning Blocks (Choose One Option):

• Option 1: 8:10 – 9:10 AM
• Option 2: 11:40 AM – 12:40 PM

Compensation: $50 - 60/hr based on experience and qualifications

Location: The program operates at Racquet Up’s headquarters at 6530 West Outer Drive.

The ideal candidate will be a high-energy, creative, hard-working, self-starter with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Most importantly, candidates should have the ability to inspire young people and build community.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter highlighting relevant experience to Fareed Sajan, Program Manager, as an email attachment to fareed@racquetup.org. No phone calls please. Learn more at www.racquetup.org.

Racquet Up Detroit is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)
• Former Teaching Certification (Required)
• Path to Teaching Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Detroit, MI 48235 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50 - $60