Salem Public Schools & Salem YMCA Summer Academy Professional Teachers [SY 2025-2026]

Salem, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Salem Public Schools & Salem YMCA Summer Academy Professional Teachers SY 2025-2026

Program Overview: Salem Public Schools in partnership with the Salem YMCA is seeking dedicated educators for our 5-week Summer Academy. This program provides enriching project-based learning (PBL) for rising 1st through 5th-grade students.

Location: Horace Mann Laboratory School (HMLS)
Program Dates: July 6th August 7th 2026 (5 Weeks)
Mandatory Training Days: June 24th & June 25th

Teacher Positions:

We are looking for elementary educators to lead the morning PBL academic block. Teachers focus on fostering collaborative problem-solving through interdisciplinary projects.

Teacher Program Hours: 7:30 AM 12:30 PM Monday Thursday
Compensation: $45 per hour (contractual rate)

Available Positions:

Elementary PBL Teachers (5-8 Positions): Deliver Playful Learning Curriculum (rising 1st-2nd) or Science & Civics Curriculum (rising 3rd-5th).
AVES Dual Language Teachers (2.5 Positions): Specifically support Bentley Academy Innovation School students within the PBL block to maintain dual language continuity.

Teacher- Specific Responsibilities:

Assessment: Complete SAYO Pre-assessments (Week 1) and Post-assessments (Week 5).
Data: Develop and administer a classroom-specific academic pre- and post-assessment to measure student growth.
Instruction: Lead a group of 1822 students using a Project-Based Learning framework.
Collaboration: Partner with paraprofessionals to manage classroom climate and social-emotional needs.

Qualifications:

Licensure: Current MA DESE licensure in appropriate field (Elementary ESL or School Adjustment Counselor).
Education: Bachelors degree required; at least 2 years of experience preferred.
Mindset: Passionate about urban education and experienced in working with diverse student populations.
Skills: Ability to build positive relationships quickly and implement age-appropriate academic or therapeutic activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Salem Public Schools & Salem YMCA Summer Academy Professional Teachers SY 2025-2026Program Overview: Salem Public Schools in partnership with the Salem YMCA is seeking dedicated educators for our 5-week Summer Academy. This program provides enriching project-based learning (PBL) for rising 1st throu...