Summer Discovery Teacher - Summer Seasonal (General Services Department)

Full Job Description

Requirements

• Facilitate daily instruction using the evidence-based curriculum with fidelity.
• Manage and guide a classroom of up to 18 youth in a structured, supportive environment.
• Create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning space.
• Track youth progress and contribute to overall program improvement outcomes.
• Collaborate with site staff and leadership to support program goals.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality across assigned days and locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field.
• Michigan Certified Teacher or currently enrolled in a program for Childhood Education.
• One (1) year of experience in providing classroom education.

Equivalency

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in an educational or instructional setting
• Strong classroom management and youth engagement skills
• Ability to lead a group of up to 18 youth independently
• Commitment to student growth and program outcomes
• Ability to follow curriculum guidelines while adapting to youth needs
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to work at multiple locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching, tutoring, or after-school program experience
• Familiarity with social-emotional learning or enrichment-based curricula
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
  

Training Requirement

• All selected teachers must successfully complete a paid training on the evidence-based curriculum expectations prior to program launch.
• Participate fully in a mandatory training prior to program start (June 16 – June 18 from 9:00a until 3:30p)
• Pre Assessment Day: Friday, June 26 from 8:00am - 12:00pm
• Teaching Schedule: June 29 through July 31
  • Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 12:00pm
  • 4 hours per day (4 days of Instruction: Monday to Thursday)
  • 1 day of Curriculum Prep (Friday)

Additional Information

Interview Candidates.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of rules and equipment for the more common group games.
• Knowledge of purposes and goals of organized recreation work.
• Knowledge of first aid methods.

Skills:

• Skill in administering first aid.
• Skill in physical agility.

Abilities:

• Ability to organize, teach and lead groups in various forms of directed recreational activities.
• Ability to display understanding of and appropriate responses to childhood behavior.
• Ability to administer first aid.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public and children with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to display initiative and resourcefulness in promoting interest in recreational activities.

Core Competencies

• Creative Program Leadership: Ability to design and oversee engaging programs across arts, tech, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
• People Management: Skilled at coaching, supervising, and supporting diverse staff, volunteers, and interns.
• Member-Centered Engagement: Strong relationship-building with youth and families in a membership-based model.
• Operational Excellence: Adept at scheduling, resource management, facility oversight, and process improvement.
• Tech-Forward Mindset: Comfortable managing digital tools and supporting tech-focused programming.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Uses program data and KPIs to drive planning and continuous improvement.
• Safety & Risk Awareness: Ensures safe environments and fosters a culture of responsibility and accountability.
• Collaborative Communication: Communicates clearly and respectfully with staff, partners, families, and internal teams.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to all seasonal conditions.

Employees who hold Special Service titles are only eligible for Benefits after working 1,440 hours in a fiscal year.

Special veterans' preference (up to 15 points) and domicile credits (15 points) may be given to eligible candidates who are successful on the oral appraisal.

This class is designated as a Special Service class to be administered under the provisions of Chapter 13 of Detroit City Code.

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class.

Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position.

The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.