SLAMS (Summer School) Teacher (18)

Job Title: SLAMS Teacher

Location: Wesley Elementary School or Beman Middle School

Broad Function:

The Summer Literacy Academy Teacher, reporting to the SLAMS Coordinator, will plan and implement Interdisciplinary Literacy instruction including Science, Social Studies, & Math for students entering grades 3-5 or 6-8.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Develop lessons for students using the Interdisciplinary Literacy model;

Plan, implement, and assess Project Based Learning units;

Provide students with the opportunity to express their learning through personalized activities.

Supervise students during daily breakfast, lunch, arrival, and dismissal transition;

Collect and analyze student data;

Communicate progress of students to their family on an ongoing basis throughout program;

Promote positive behavior during all activities and transitions;

Assist Academy Coordinator in morning drop off and afternoon transition;

Manage behavior issues/concerns in accordance with established behavior policies;

Other duties as assigned by the SLAMS Coordinator

Compensation: 

$31.93 per hour (certified rate)

Schedule:

Pre-academy professional development, planning, & room preparations, June 24 & 25, 2025.

SLAMS will be 4 weeks, July 8th-August 2nd, Monday-Thursday, 8:30a-3:30p

Qualifications: 

CT Teaching Certification;

Demonstrated ability to motivate and engage students in learning activities;

Instructional proficiency in literacy area required;

Knowledge and experience with the Connecticut Core Standards in ELA, and differentiated instructional teaching strategies required;

Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills;

Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with individuals, teams and groups (teachers, parents, administrators and support staff);

First Aid/CPR Certification Preferred.

*Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION The Middletown Board of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, alienage, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or pregnancy in any of its education programs, activities, or employment policies. All educational programs and offerings, including vocational education and extracurricular activities, subscribe to this policy. Elba Llantin-Cruz, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the district non-discrimination policies and may be reached at 311 Hunting Hill Avenue, Middletown, CT 06457; phone llantincruze@mpsct.org

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