English Learner Summer Jump Start Teacher K - 8th Grade
Job Description
POSITION: English Learner Summer Jump Start Teacher K - 8th Grade
LOCATION: Field Elementary School
DURATION: Professional Development: June 23, 2026 - June 25, 202
Program Schedule: June 29, 2026 - July 23, 2026
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. � 12:00 p.m.
Post Program Schedule: 2 hours for clean up
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with an endorsement in English as a Second Language (NS) or Bilingual preferred. Candidates with extensive
experience working with EL students or currently in an ESL or Bilingual certification program may be considered.
2. Experience teaching a wide variety of students with many different languages.
3. Ability to communicate effectively with students, school staff and parents.
RELEVANT UNDERSTANDINGS AND COMPETENCIES:
1. Provides academic instruction and support to students with low English skills.
2. Directs and supervises paraprofessionals assigned to EL students.
3. Acts as an ombudsman to English Language (EL) students and parents.
4. Develops prescriptive plans based on diagnostic testing.
5. Implements strategies and programs to improve EL students' reading, writing, and oral language proficiencies.
REPORTS TO/SUPERVISED BY: Summer Academy Site Coordinator
SALARY: $45.00 per hour
Non-union position; no benefits offered
METHOD OF APPLICATION
INTERNAL APPLICANTS � Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:
- Letter of interest
- Updated resume
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS � Apply online using the External Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:
- Cover Letter - Address letter to Abdul Madyun, Chief Human Resource Officer
- Resume
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.
- Two current letters of recommendation
- Copies of official transcripts for all degrees earned
- Copy of valid Michigan teaching certificate
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.
DEADLINE: Open until filled
DATE: 4/14/2026