"PATH - Composition and Literature I Instructor"

Position Information

Position Title
PATH - Composition and Literature I Instructor

Classification Title
Administrative Part Time (.1-.74 FTE)

Department
Education

Job Description

PATH (Program for Academically Talented at Hope) provides accelerated learning in the areas of math, science and language arts to academically talented fifth through ninth grade students from various West Michigan communities. Students attend one afternoon per week, per subject, for 34 weeks during the school year that runs from Sept. through May. PATH is hiring for a Composition and Literature I Instructor.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and execute all work for an advanced middle school Composition and Literature course one afternoon a week including syllabi preparation, instruction delivery, and student assessment.
• Communicate class information and answer questions weekly through electronic sources of email, phone, Google Meet, etc. as needed.
• Ability to individualize curriculum and assignments to support 6th, 7th and 8th grade middle school academically advanced learners at all levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Masters Degree preferred)
• Experience with gifted and talented students preferred

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2023-346SR

Job Posting Open Date
12/19/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Is this position available for sponsorship
No

Special Instructions to Applicants
PATH Staff are hired on a year by year basis for teaching positions.

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter