EL Teacher
Burlington-Winooski Middle School Summer Program 2026
The Burlington-Winooski Middle School Summer Program is seeking experienced and energetic lead teachers to design and facilitate programs for groups of up to 20 middle schoolers. Summer programs include academics (math, literacy, creative writing, and English Language support), arts, STEAM, sports, and outdoor activities, both on and off site. Programming runs M-F for 5 weeks, from June 23rd - July 25th, from 9:00am - 3:00pm at Hunt Middle School.
Daily expectations for All Staff (Lead and Support):
- Model, Mentor, and Monitor appropriate behavior
- Set up your designated program space every morning
- Complete and maintain accurate attendance every day
- Plan and facilitate daily activities / classes
- Engage students in hands-on activities and learning
- Ensure that your group adheres to all health guidance
- Help students transition between activities
- Use a restorative approach to behavior management
- Communicate all concerns and needs with Directors
- Clean up program supplies and space at the end of each day
- All other duties as assigned
Additional expectations for Lead Teachers:
- Plan 5 weeks of daily activities / program curriculum
- Compile and submit supply list for your program prior to program start date
- Review program expectations, lessons, and schedule with support staff
- Problem-solve questions and concerns that arise in your program with Directors
Please provide clear evidence of the following criteria in your application:
- Licensed or eligible for Vermont Educators License. EL endorsement strongly preferred.
- Training and experience working with English Learners.
- Minimum of two years experience working with youth in an educational or recreational setting
- Availability to work all 5 program weeks
- Knowledge of best practices regarding relationship building, creating a safe yet challenging learning environment, and motivation and student management, particularly for students who are not yet fully proficient in English
- Knowledge of English/EL research-based best practices, including project-based and hands-on learning
- Evidence of strong connection with students and families. Experience working with Multilingual Liaisons or interpreters preferred.
- Understanding of summer learning or previous experience working in a summer learning program.
- Willingness to co-teach with an EL teacher/Project Guide to support student project work in the afternoon
Position Dates and Hours
Program Dates: June 22, 2026 - July 24, 2026
Hours: Up to 37.5 hours/week, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30p.m., Monday - Friday
Can be part days - 8:00am - 12:30pm or 12:00pm - 3:30pm