Summerbridge Teacher Application 2026

2026 Summer Teacher Application

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Application Deadline: MARCH 20, 2026

Program Dates

Teacher’s: Monday - Friday, June 8 - July 24

Student’s: Monday - Friday, June 15 - July 23

No Class on July 2 AND 3 - Holiday
Section 1: General Information
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Perferred name
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Gender
Ethnicity(Optional)
Current School
Year of Graduation
Proposed Major
What are your career interests?
Permanent Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Cell Phone*

Area CodePhone Number
School Address/Box #

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
E-mail Address*
Disclosure of Misconduct: Have you ever been convicted of, or is any charge now pending or expected to be brought against you for any crime other than a minor traffic violation?
Have you ever, at any academic institution been in other than good standing because of academic deficiencies, been censured for misconduct, or been the subject of disciplinary proceedings?
If you answered yes to either of the above questions, please explain.
Languages Spoken
Special Skills/Talents
Core Subjects

At Summerbridge, each individual teaches two back-to-back 42-minute class periods in a core subject. Below you will see the core subjects we offer along with a brief explanation of what is expected for that course. Please rank the courses you are interested in and capable of teaching at the middle school level (1 being your first choice).
Math
6th-8th grade level math skills. You will select a style of math like probability, statistics, geometry, algebra, cryptology, etc.). Hands-on projects are encouraged.
Science
Science teachers select a science subject they will teach for the summer. Past courses have included: General Biology; Microbiology; Physics; Forensics; Earth and Space Science; Astronomy; Environmental Science; Chemistry; Natural Disasters.
Literature
Teachers will select a young adult book of their choosing for students to read over the summer. Literature teachers will guide students through the book and teach a variety of literary and reading comprehension techniques. The book should be a modern YAL book - try to pick one that has been published in the last 10 years.
Social Studies
Social studies teachers will select the subject they will teach for the summer. Past courses have included: World History; Unsung Heroes; The History of Food; National Identity, Lehigh Valley History; Carribean Culture and History; Music and Culture.
Writing
Writing teachers will be asked to teach an academic form of writing and a creative form of writing. Teachers will have a list of each type to choose from and may propose others.
Section 2: Essay Questions

If you have never taught at Lehigh Valley Summerbridge, answer the following questions. Please limit your answers to 300 words or less for each question.
1. Why do you want to be a Summerbridge Teacher? What contributions would you bring to our staff? What do you hope to learn?
2. List and describe three important qualities of an outstanding educator.
3. Describe your plan for classroom management.
4. Tell us a story from your middle school years. How does this experience impact your expectations of your students and yourself?
5. Identify some creative (out of the box) activities you would consider using in the classroom (including the use of technology) and why you might consider using those activities or technologies.
6. Summerbridge teachers design their own academic electives that are co-taught. Teachers will plan a 3 week, hands-on unit and teach that unit twice during the summer to two different groups of students. Please select a course from the list below that you feel confident teaching (you have experience with/in or an expertise in). In the box below, list the course selected and tell us what hands on activities/skills you would teach in a 3 week unit on this subject. If you have an idea for a hands-on, skills based course that is not listed, tell us your idea for the unit in the box below.
- Art - fine arts
- Art - mixed media
- Athletics (sport specific)
- Car maintainence
- Childcare
- Coding
- Cooking
- Cosmetology
- Dance
- Engineering
- First Aid
- Fitness/workout club
- Knitting
- Life Skills
- Music (voice or insturmental)
- No-bake cooking
- Photography
- Power tools 101
- Puppet Making/Crafting
- Robotics
- Science experiments
- Sewing
- Theater
- Wilderness Survival
- Woodshop
Answer Question 6 in the box below
7. Please address the questions below for core subjects you ranked as 1 or 2 above.
- Science position - which science subject area would you best be suited to teach and why?
- Math position - which math subject area would you best be suited to teach and why?
- Literature position - what young adult book might you consider teaching and why?
- Social studies position - what major theme or social studies topic might you consider teaching and why?
- Writing position - what type of academic and creative writing might you consider teaching and why?
8. List any experiences you have had working with children.
9. List any positions of leadership you have held.
Section 3: Lesson Plan
Please provide a lesson plan for the discipline for which you are applying - you do not have to create a new lesson plan just for this application, you are welcome to send a previously completed plan.Keep in mind the following factors: your students will be 7th and 8th graders, the class size is small with 8-10 students per class, the class period is 50 minutes. Your lesson plan should include: teaching objectives, materials to be used, the instructional procedure, and homework assigned. A sample lesson plan format is available upon request. Consultation with a professional teacher or professor is recommended.

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Section 4: 9th Grade Team
These rising 9th grade students have all been in our program previously. As a team of teachers, you will select a young adult book as the anchor for your courses. As a team, you do not have to teach all of the core subjects and can select the content that makes sense to enhance the understanding of the book (or books, if they are short). An example would be a team teaching a book that takes place in the 50's and the team also has a social studies class about that era. This is a more freeform team with lots of individual, co-teaching, and team teaching possibilities.
If you are interested in being a teacher on this team, please check the box below.

Yes, I would like to teach on the 9th Grade Team.
If you have some ideas for possible books and other subjects or projects that might make sense with that book, please elaborate below.
Section 5: Logistical Information
Resume Employment History: Please upload an up-to-date resume or use the space below to list the last three paid positions you have held (including full/part-time, summer, school year, and academic internships) including company names, job title, supervisor's name and phone number.
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References: Please provide us with three professional references including name, title, address and phone number.
Clearance Forms: If you have any current (dated within one year) clearances, please provide us with a copy (do not send originals).

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Transcripts: Please provide us with the most recent copy of your unofficial transcripts.

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Questions? Contact Jarred Weaver at jweaver@mamail.net.
**Once you've submitted your completed application, please confirm your submission by emailing Jarred Weaver at jweaver@mamail.net.**
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2026 Summer Teacher Application

Section 1: General Information

Core Subjects

Section 2: Essay Questions

Section 3: Lesson Plan

Section 4: 9th Grade Team

Section 5: Logistical Information