Summer Discovery Elementary School Teacher

Summer Discovery Partnership: University Prep Schools is excited to collaborate with Summer Discovery, a program empowered by Ballmer Group and United Way for Southeastern Michigan. This partnership is set to enrich the summer experience for K-8 students across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties by providing tailored educational and enrichment activities. Through this initiative, University Prep aims to bridge the educational gaps during the summer, ensuring all students have access to high-quality learning opportunities, regardless of their background​. Funding for the Summer 2026 experience is made possible through this partnership.

The Summer Discovery Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering rigorous literacy and math lessons that target high-priority standards based on demonstrated needs from summer pre-assessments. The teacher is responsible for progress monitoring standards mastery over the course of the summer term and reporting change in growth and proficiency on the post-assessment.  

Are you a dedicated and passionate educator with a commitment to helping students succeed academically? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where you can make a positive impact on young minds?  If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Teacher in the Summer Discovery program at University Prep Schools!

Please note this position is contingent upon final student enrollment numbers, which directly impact Summer Discovery program funding. 

Summary:

•  Provide instruction and support to students in Math & ELA subject areas to help them grow academically this summer. 
• Develop and deliver engaging and effective lessons that cater to the individual learning needs of students.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback to help students improve their academic performance.
• Collaborate with colleagues and administrators to create a supportive and structured learning environment for students.
• Monitor and track student attendance, progress, and performance to ensure that students are on track to meet Summer Discovery academic goals. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish classroom procedures to maintain a safe and focused learning environment.
• Use data to plan and deliver rigorous standards-aligned lessons; progress monitor student outcomes.  
• Engage in coaching cycles with the Summer Discovery Director of Academics.
• Report daily attendance and work with the Summer Discovery Director of Academics to remediate attendance concerns.
• Inventory and requisition individual classroom equipment, supplies, and textbooks, as needed.
• Attend weekly summer school staff meetings as needed.
• Handle discipline issues as needed in a restorative manner.
• Report the grades and progress (growth and proficiency) achieved by summer school students.
• Monitor cafeteria culture and behavior during breakfast and lunch.
• Other duties as assigned by the Home Office and/or designee.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• State teaching certification or licensure.
• Experience teaching in a K-8 setting.
• Proven track record of leading students to academic success during the 25-26 school year.  
• Strong knowledge of ELA and/or math subject matter and curriculum standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for helping students succeed.

Experience/Education:

• Successful experience as a classroom teacher with evidence of strong academic outcomes on vetted local and state assessments in ELA and/or math
• Michigan Department of Education Certification 

Compensation: 

• Signing Bonus: $1,000
• Stipend: $8,000 (includes 1 hour of daily planning and preparation)
• Attendance Bonus: $1,000
• Impact Bonus: $4,000 Potential Total Compensation  
• Potential Total Compensation: $14,000

Schedule: 

• Dates:  June 22 - July 22nd (July 2-3 are days off)
• Work hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  •  *employees  must be in attendance for every day of the summer program.