What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Academy Middle School Teacher position at Student U?

Our Mission

Student U is a community organization that uses the power of education to build a just and equitable Durham.

We empower and equip first-generation college students in Durham Public Schools, their families, and educators to become the leaders that will transform our city. Together, we're creating a Durham where all students succeed.

As a result of structural racism, poverty, and other systemic injustices, we acknowledge that first-generation college-bound students face significant personal and institutional obstacles to educational success. We want to change the odds for children in our community.

The Work

We are hiring Middle School Teachers to provide academic enrichment and structured new experiences for middle school students at our five-week Summer Academy. At Summer Academy, we are committed to helping our students feel success and growth by providing thoughtful, intentional academic experiences, and sharing our own excitement around academic content. Summer teachers can continue supporting students by committing to weekly support at Student U's daily after-school program during the school year.

Summer commitment (full-time) :

Student U middle school teachers work full-time in the summer, creating lesson plans, teaching their own classes, and working collaboratively with other teachers to engage and inspire students. Student U teachers teach a core academic class, co-lead a small reading group, lead a club, and build community within their team of 20 students and 4 teachers. Student U teachers are expected to be fully present at the Summer Academy which operates Monday - Friday approximately 7 hours daily, 1.5 hour weekly staff meeting outside of normal work hours. At times, teachers may need to work outside of Student U's hours to update lesson plans, prepare for daily classwork and talk with parents and students.

School year opportunities (part-time) :

Pending a strong job performance during the summer, all Student U middle school teachers can play a role in supporting students at Student U's daily after-school program during the school year. There are several opportunities for the Student U school year, ranging from 3-20 hours / week, depending on schedule, experience, and desired commitment. Summer teachers can be Advocates leading our after-school program (20 hours / week), Academic Coaches for a small group of students (6 hours / week), tutors at our after-school program (at least 3 hours / week), administrative support during non-after-school hours (at least 3 hours / week), or lead a club for a small group of students(1 hour / week).

Teachers are compensated for their prep work in the spring and all Summer Academy hours.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Student U Middle School Staff Member!

AVAILABLE TEACHING POSITIONS IN THE SUMMER ACADEMY :

Core Subjects (ELA, Global Connect, Math, and Science) : All core subject classes implement a curriculum designed specifically for Student U's Summer Academy by a team of experienced educators within the Durham Community. Core subject teachers will be responsible for creating the teaching tools that will accompany each lesson (powerpoints and handouts for each day), teaching the curriculum developed for their course, and evaluating student growth using the pre and post assessments created for each course. Attached is an overview of the curriculum implemented in each content area at Summer Academy.

In addition to teaching a core subject, each teacher will be asked to teach an afternoon elective.

Electives- Each teacher will teach a self-developed 2 week elective course to our rising 6th-8th grade students. Teachers will be responsible for developing their elective lesson plans in the spring, creating the teaching tools / resources that will accompany each lesson, teaching, and evaluating the students.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

Attend all pre-summer training events

Attend Teacher & Student Orientation

Teach one core academic class implementing Student U's Core Curriculum to students in your grade

Create and uphold Student U culture with a "Family" of 20 students and 4 teachers

Bring energy and enthusiasm to your classroom and family activities each day

Collaborate regularly as a team of teachers to support your students

Uphold Student U's mission, vision, and values in all interactions with staff and students

Co-lead a small reading group with another Student U teacher

Lead and help facilitate a club

Attend weekly faculty meetings (Tuesdays 90 minutes)

Attend weekly Professional Learning Communities (grouped by content) (during Student U hours)

Chaperone local community field trips with your grade

Complete morning, lunch, and afternoon duties to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all students

Act as a representative of Student U's programming, culture, and values both at Student U and in the community

The Commitment : REQUIRED PROGRAM DATES

April 12th, 2025 : Staff Launch & Training, 9 : 00am - 1 : 00pm (in person)

May 2025 : Summer Teacher Check In, (Date & Time - TBD)

June 16th - 27th, 2025 : Teacher Orientation, 8 : 00am - 4 : 00pm (in person)

June 19th, 2025 : Student U is Closed No programming (observing Juneteenth Holiday)

June 21st, 2025 : Family Day, 10 : 00am - 12 : 00pm

June 30th - August 1, 2025 : Summer Academy (in person), approximately 7 hours daily, 1.5 hour weekly staff meeting on Tuesdays.

August 4th - August 6th, 2025 : Evaluation Week, 8 : 00am - 4 : 00pm (in person)

The Commitment (Our Ideal Candidates)

We are committed to hiring and developing a staff that honors and reflects the diversity of our community.

Our ideal summer academy staff :

believe all students can achieve greatness.

are committed to helping our students grow both academically and socially / emotionally into what we know they are capable of.

are committed to learning, growing and reflecting together to ensure our students are gaining academic skills.

are committed to uncovering the brilliance of our students.

are committed to the city of Durham.

view the time spent with students 6th-10th grade during Summer Academy as an important part of their growth professionally.

use Student U as an opportunity to develop skills they will later use in their own classrooms or in their area of expertise.

To learn more about the beliefs that guide our work, please explore our mission and values, found on our website here .

Compensation :

18 hourly rate for non-licensed teachers. $22 hourly rate for licensed teachers and certified instructors who have experience working with young people.

Anti-Discrimination Policy & Commitment to Equity & Child Safeguarding Policy

Student U is committed to fostering an inclusive culture within our organization where people from various backgrounds can participate fully and equitably, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to our mission.

Student U has a commitment to ensuring the safety of our students. All staff will participate in a mental health training for young people, safety training, and Restorative Practices training during orientation.

Preferred Deadline : Preference given to applications submitted by Monday, January 6th, 2025

First Round of Interviews : Wednesday, January 15th, 2025- Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

Final Deadline : Monday, February 3rd, 2025

Second Round of Interviews : Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 - Friday, February 21st, 2025

Ideal Start Date : March 2025

Salary : $22

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