Our staff are excited to facilitate learning and create an environment for students to succeed. We are committed to helping our students feel success and growth by providing thoughtful, intentional academic experiences, and sharing our own excitement around academic content.

– Seasonal Teaching Positions –

2023 Middle School Summer Academy Teacher

Student U middle school teachers work full-time in the summer, creating lesson plans, teaching their own classes, and working collaboratively with other teachers to engage and inspire students. Student U teachers teach a core academic class, co-lead a small reading group, and build community within their “Family” of 20 students and 4 teachers. Student U teachers are expected to be fully present at the Summer Academy which operates Monday – Friday for approximately 8 hours daily, +1.5 hour weekly staff meeting outside of normal work hours. At times, teachers may need to work outside of Student U’s hours to update lesson plans, prepare for daily classwork and talk with parents and students.

Compensation:$18 hourly rate for non-licensed teachers. $22 hourly rate for licensed teachers and certified instructors who have experience working with young people.

Commitment: Some meeting dates in the spring (listed in the job description), 7-Week Summer Program (Full-Time)

Hours Needed: ~45 hours/week during summer programming

2023 Summer Academy High School Teacher

Our high school Summer Academy is a five-week academic enrichment program designed to support our rising 9th and 10th grade students’ academic and social transition to and through high school. Student U teachers work full-time in the summer, personalizing and teaching pre-made curriculum while working collaboratively with other teachers to engage and inspire students.

Compensation:$18 hourly rate for non-licensed teachers. $22 hourly rate for licensed teachers and certified instructors who have experience working with young people.

Commitment: Some meeting dates in the spring (listed in the job description), 7-Week Summer Program (Full-Time)

Hours Needed: ~45 hours/week during summer programming

Returning Middle School Summer Academy Teacher

Student U middle school teachers work full-time in the summer, creating lesson plans, teaching their own classes, and working collaboratively with other teachers to engage and inspire students. Student U teachers teach a core academic class, co-lead a small reading group, and build community within their “Family” of 20 students and 4 teachers. Student U teachers are expected to be fully present at the Summer Academy which operates Monday – Friday for approximately 8 hours daily, +1.5 hour weekly staff meeting outside of normal work hours. At times, teachers may need to work outside of Student U’s hours to update lesson plans, prepare for daily classwork and talk with parents and students.

Compensation:$18 hourly rate for non-licensed teachers. $22 hourly rate for licensed teachers and certified instructors who have experience working with young people.

Commitment: Some meeting dates in the spring (listed in the job description), 7-Week Summer Program (Full-Time)

Hours Needed: ~45 hours/week during summer programming

Returning High School Summer Academy Teacher

Our high school Summer Academy is a five-week academic enrichment program designed to support our rising 9th and 10th-grade students’ academic and social transition to and through high school. Student U teachers work full-time in the summer, personalizing and teaching pre-made curriculum while working collaboratively with other teachers to engage and inspire students.

Compensation:$18 hourly rate for non-licensed teachers. $22 hourly rate for licensed teachers and certified instructors who have experience working with young people.

Commitment: Some meeting dates in the spring (listed in the job description), 7-Week Summer Program (Full-Time)

Hours Needed: ~45 hours/week during summer programming

Internship Program Coordinator

Student U’s High School Program Internship Coordinator is designed for a person with strong communication and leadership skills and a desire to support students in reaching their college and career goals. The Internship Coordinator will report to the High School Program Coordinator to create an exceptional summer experience for our rising juniors and seniors.

Compensation: $17/hourly rate

Commitment:
Pre-Summer (part-time, January – June, approximately 5-7 hours/week)
Summer (full-time, June 12 – August 2, 7:30am-4:30pm)

High School Program Dean of Students

The Summer Academy High School Program Dean of Students will work closely with the Student U Summer Academy Leadership Team to plan, prepare and implement the High School Summer Academy Program. The Dean of Students will meet with the High School Program Team to co-plan upcoming events, discuss and manage student attendance, and manage student discipline processes and procedures.

Compensation: $17 hourly rate

Commitment: Part-Time (March-May), Full-Time (June 12th - August 2nd, 2023)

Summer Academy Program Assistants (Middle and High School)

The Middle School Program Assistant will work closely with the Student U Middle School Program Coordinators to plan, prepare and implement the Summer Academy Program.

The Summer Academy High School Program Assistant will work closely with the Student U Summer Academy Leadership Team to plan, prepare and implement the High School Summer Academy Program.

Compensation:$17 hourly rate

Commitment:Part-Time (March-May), Full-Time (June 12th - August 2nd, 2023)

– Part-time Positions –

Health & Wellness Coordinator

The Health and Wellness Coordinator is an individual who feels passionate about wellness initiatives, including health integration and social/emotional learning across generations. He/she is an excellent connector and communicator, and is able to galvanize support in the community to integrate services and support for families across the 11-year pipeline of Student U. This team member will coordinate and evaluate existing programming, and design, implement and evaluate new health and wellness programming for middle school through college students and their families.

Compensation: $25 per hour

Commitment: Part-time permanent position at 20 hours per week.

– Full-time Opportunities –

Student U is committed to fostering an inclusive culture within our organization where people from various backgrounds can participate fully and equitably, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to our mission.

- There are currently no full-time opportunities available. -

If you are interested in a Durham where all students succeed and want to share your brilliance with our community contact us.