Summer Discovery Teacher (multiple)

Position Type: Summer School/Certified PersonnelDate Posted: 3/12/2026Location: Westview Lower Elementary(High-Needs School)NOTICE OF OPENING: Certificated Personnel (Summer)POSITION: Summer Discovery Teachers Core & Specials (gym, art, and technology) for students entering 1st-8th grade (multiple)LOCATION: Westview ElementaryQUALIFICATIONS:Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or valid Substitute Teacher PermitExperience in teaching reading and math preferredMust attend training provided by Lavina Rise and program site directorsEnthusiastic, energetic, and positiveOrganized, detail oriented, and professionalExperience with English Language Learner and special education students preferredRESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for facilitating the Summer Discovery Lavina Rise ELA and Math curriculum program as designed as a core teacher and the specials curriculum as a specials teacher.Provide effective instructional methods based on a daily schedule of curriculum and enrichment activities.Plan appropriate instruction to support students' needs with a focus on providing differentiated, engaging, and hands-on lesson activities.Administer pre- and post-assessments, participant surveys, and complete required student progress monitoring data collection initiatives.Maintain accurate student attendance records.Maintain lesson plans in accordance with required instructional times as indicated in Lavina Rise curriculum.Implement PBIS program components to support students academic, behavior, and attendance goals.Facilitate and supervise students' daily enrichment activities as outlined in the summer program schedule.Supervise students during all on-site enrichment assemblies and activities as well as all off-site field trips following all program guidelines to ensure student safety.Attend all scheduled days of the summer discovery program including professional development training.In case of emergency, staff members will be responsible for notifying the site director(s) and finding a certified teacher as a substitute for the duration of the emergency.Other duties as assigned. SCHEDULE: Training Dates:Option 1: June 16-18 (8 hours a day, start time TBD, location TBD)Option 2: June 23-25 (8 hours a day, start time TBD, location TBD)Please note the location of these training sites are likely not to be held within the district and will require travel to a set location that is TBDRoom Set-Up & Building Training at Westview Date:June 26th (8 am-12 pm)Summer Discovery Dates:July 6 - July 31, Monday - Friday;Staff hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week / daily schedule set by the Summer School Site Director.Student Hours: 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, Staff hours may be flexed 30 mins before or 30 mins after student hours depending on the Site Director (s) scheduling.Room Break-Down and Clean Up Date:August 3- Monday (8am- 12 pm)SALARY: $45 per hour (United Way Summer Discovery Grant funded amount)ADDITIONAL INFO:All staff are required to attend 4 days (8 hours a day) of mandatory paid training as notated above.All teachers will be given prep/plan time on non-field trip days (45 min/day) and duty free lunch on non-field trips days (30 min/day).Core classes will be capped at 18 students per class. Specials and enrichment classes will be based on student participation numbers and will exceed 18 students.REPORTS TO: Summer School Site Director(s)Positions will be filled based upon student enrollment, teacher certification and program experience.Qualified applicants should apply on-line via AppliTrack at

Created: 2026-04-02