Summer School 2024

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER (Gen ED.)

 

The Sunnyvale School District and Stanford University are seeking cooperating teachers for a summer program for middle school students. This is an outstanding opportunity for teachers willing to develop their own professional practice and give back to the profession by supporting the Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP) to grow a new generation of teachers. Prospective teachers should have the ability to motivate students and help them develop confidence and positive habits of mind. 

 

Summer program components:

• Teach two sections daily for five days/week 
• Serve as a cooperating teacher and mentor for 3-5 Stanford teacher candidates
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, including group work and differentiated strategies for multilingual students

 

Days and Hours:

Planning/PD Days before the 23-24 school year ends: 3 days (Tentative dates 5/6, 5/20, 6/3 - all meetings are 4-5:30 virtual)

Class Setup Days: Tentative dates: 6/25 (Stanford orientation with teacher candidates), 6/26

Student school days: 19 days 6/27-7/25 (no school or work July 4 and 5). 

Student hours: Monday-Friday 8:45-12:45.

Teacher hours: Monday-Friday 8:15 -1:15, except for extended hours two days per week to include collaborative planning, staff meetings and professional development (1:45-2:45pm).

Location(s): TBD (incoming 6th, 7th, 8th)

 

 

Course Content & Curriculum (Grades 6-8)

Math          

English Language Arts

History/Social Science

Science

Spanish Language Arts (Two-way dual language program, Juntos)

 

Process for Application:

1. Express interest through Talent Ed by 4:00 p.m. on Jan 13, 2024,including current resume and cover letter  
2. Meet with Sunnyvale and Stanford program administrators for interview

 

Salary:  $6,000 + 400 (Stanford-provided stipend) for: 

• 19 teaching days
• 3 planning meetings via Zoom
• 2 class setup days - 2 mornings (8-12)
• 1 afternoon orientation meeting at Stanford to meet your student teachers 
• 2 extended days for staff meetings
•  Daily check ins with Stanford teacher candidate(s)

Please reach out to summerschool@sesd.org with any questions.