Summer Teacher

URBAN LEAGUE OF ROCHESTER NY INC • City of Rochester, NY

15h • $21 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Teacher supports the implementation of the 2026 Project Ready Summer Enrichment program in the Youth Education and Development Division (YED). This is a temporary role lasting 6 to 8 weeks, with a schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (approximately), totaling 35 hours per week. The role begins on 7/1/2026.

Requirements

• Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a background in teaching or youth development
• Requires 2+ years of experience in teaching or youth development settings
• Demonstrated ability to independently meet deadlines and requirements from supervisors.
• Well versed written and oral communications skills.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects and assignments, often with competing deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of race and class within the political economy of contemporary urban America.
• Competency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Access, and Excel.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Child first aid, AED, and CPR certifications

Responsibilities

• Support the Divisional Director of YED and Lead Summer Teacher in the planning and implementation of Project Ready Summer Enrichment activities, for a duration of 6 weeks of active programming, 1 week or planning, and 1 week of closeout
• Lead a classroom of 15 middle school aged students for a 6 week summer program, with support from the assigned Summer Teacher Aide
• Deliver programming as instructed by the Lead Summer Teacher and Divisional Director of YED, including but limited to academic enrichment, outdoor STEM activities, social and emotional learning (SEL) activities, etc.
• Provide program data to the Lead Summer Teacher on a weekly basis, as required by funders
• Administer assessments and assist with the tracking of participants’ outcomes.
• Maintain client files and data as instructed by the Divisional Director of YED
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Divisional Director of YED, Lead Summer Teacher, or the SVP of Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level