The Academically Talented Youth Program (ATYP) instructs middle and high school students in math or English in an accelerated manner. Each student takes two years of a high school subject in one year on campus one afternoon per week. Our teachers instruct the students in a manner similar to teaching a college class, just with younger students.
During the school year, the math teacher is required to teach one class of Algebra I/Algebra II. The class meets one afternoon per week and the teacher is responsible for class preparation, class management, grading homework, homework scheduling, and individual assistance as deemed appropriate. The day of the week will be Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. ATYP follows the Kalamazoo Public School schedule for winter and spring breaks (not WMU's calendar).
More information about ATYP can be found on our website at http://www.wmich.edu/precollege/atyp.
DESIRED SKILLS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Mathematics
- Current or previous Teaching Certificate for the State of Michigan or Master's in Mathematics or Education
- Ability to work with gifted students
- Experience in classroom management strategies
- Ability to mimic college environments/settings/situations
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Using a prepared curriculum framework, provide and deliver meaningful lesson plans that incorporate research-based best practices and adhere to the State of Michigan’s Curriculum Standards
- Submit a course syllabus to the ATYP staff for review one month prior to the start of the program
- Help students develop and increase higher order thinking skills
- Motivate individual students to increase their academic skills
- Utilize the online system for recording grades and delivering content
- Hold students to ATYP rules and expectations
- Supervise student pickup every few weeks as scheduled
- Grading homework in a timely manner
- All other tasks, as assigned
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, enjoy working with youth, and be able to work from August 25, 2026 - June 4, 2027. Additional meetings will be scheduled as needed and also required.
This is a great opportunity for retired teachers or those looking for part-time, adjunct-style teaching with a supportive administration!
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $7,400.00 per year
Work Location: In person
