Summer Program Instructor (program designed for children with ASD)

Spark Center for Autism

Farmington Hills, MIPosted Apr 6, 2026

18–20 an hour

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Job Description

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We’re looking for compassionate, energetic, and creative Summer Program Instructors to join our team for our 6-week Summer Learning Program serving children ages 6-9 (with or without an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis).

If you love working with children of all abilities, believe learning should be engaging and hands-on, and want to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team, then this is the perfect summer role for you.

About Our Summer Learning Program

Our 6-week program is designed to bridge the gap between school years through:
• Group instruction with a classroom routine
• Behavior analytic-based academic curriculum
• Social skill building
• Creative art activities
• Gross motor and sensory experiences

This program uses evidence-based behavior analytic principles to support each child’s continued growth, all while keeping summer fun at the center.

What You’ll Do

As a Summer Program Instructor, you will:
• Follow and implement the curriculum built out by the program supervisors
• Lead group academic and enrichment activities while also facilitating social skills building and structured play
• Implement behavior analytic teaching strategies taught to you by the program supervisors
• Collaborate with program supervisor and teammates to ensure high-quality programming
• Help maintain an organized, positive, and engaging classroom environment

Who We’re Looking For
• Special Education teachers who are looking to continue their meaningful work over the summer
• College students pursuing an early education, special education, or child development degree
• Experience working with children preferred (camp, classroom, daycare, coaching, etc.)
• Energetic, patient, and team-oriented
• Able to take feedback and grow professionally
• Reliable and available for the full duration of the program (7/6/26–8/13/26)

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Education:
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

  • Behavior analytic-based academic curriculum
  • Social skill building
  • Creative art activities
  • Gross motor and sensory experiences
  • Special Education teachers who are looking to continue their meaningful work over the summer
  • College students pursuing an early education, special education, or child development degree
  • Energetic, patient, and team-oriented
  • Able to take feedback and grow professionally
  • Reliable and available for the full duration of the program (7/6/26–8/13/26)

Benefits

  • When: Program runs from July 6 to August 13, plus one week of paid training 6/22-6/26
  • Group instruction with a classroom routine
  • Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Responsibilities

  • Schedule: Monday–Thursday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • This program uses evidence-based behavior analytic principles to support each child’s continued growth, all while keeping summer fun at the center
  • Follow and implement the curriculum built out by the program supervisors
  • Lead group academic and enrichment activities while also facilitating social skills building and structured play
  • Implement behavior analytic teaching strategies taught to you by the program supervisors
  • Collaborate with program supervisor and teammates to ensure high-quality programming
  • Help maintain an organized, positive, and engaging classroom environment


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