Middle School Jumpstart Program Teachers
Job Description
2026 Middle School Jumpstart Program
Orientation/Planning Date: June 2, 8:30 - 11:30 (Location: Board of Education)
Dates: Monday-Friday, August 3 - August 14, 2026
Time: TBD at orientation (2 - 4 hours per day)
Locations:Eastlake Middle, Willoughby Middle , Willowick Middle
Description
The Middle School Jumpstart Program is a grant-funded summer learning opportunity designed to support incoming sixth and seventh grade students in strengthening foundational skills in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The program is intended to help students build academic confidence, reinforce essential grade-level standards, and ease the transition into middle school through engaging, supportive instruction.
Qualifications
- Valid Ohio teaching license appropriate for the assigned content area and grade level required
- Preference will be given to teachers with:
- Middle school teaching experience
- Experience teaching ELA and/or mathematics
- Experience working with intervention, remediation, or academic support programs
- Strong classroom management and collaboration skills
Teacher Responsibilities
- Attend program orientation and planning session
- Collaboratively develop and follow instructional plans aligned to program goals and student needs
- Deliver engaging, standards-based instruction in language arts and/or mathematics
- Differentiate instruction to support a range of student abilities and learning styles
- Maintain accurate attendance and any required program documentation
- Establish and maintain a safe, structured, and positive classroom environment
- Supervise students during arrival, dismissal, transitions, and other assigned times
- Perform other reasonable duties related to the successful operation of the Jumpstart Program as assigned by administration
Hourly Rate: $24.00 / Hr.
Application Deadline: June 1, 2026