Currently hiring knowledgeable, reliable, and compassionate instructors for our Summer STEAM Camp!
Our educational summer camp runs for the months of July and August and will be focusing on various STEAM themes each week. In addition, students will be working on enhancing their Reading, Writing, and Math skills to prepare for the next school year.
Responsibilities:
- Have extensive knowledge and experience teaching all subtopics of ELA and Math for grades 3-8. The subtopics for Math include Numbers and Operations, Algebra & Algebraic Thinking, Measurement & Data, and Geometry. The subtopics of ELA include Phonics, High-Frequency words, Vocabulary, and Comprehension in Informational & Literary Texts.
- Attend Teacher Team Meetings when announced.
- Work closely with the Center Director and center staff to meet students' academic goals.
- Explain to parents how their child is progressing in the class, what skills they are improving on, and what needs more work in person as well as through daily progress notes.
- Keeps classroom(s) clean and organized (e.g. sharpened pencils, materials ready before class, wiping down desks, empty trash bins, etc.).
- Monitor/engage with students during lunch/park time.
- Arrive by 8:30 am.
Key Competencies/Success Factors:
- Communicates Effectively
- Delivers information in a clear, compelling, and concise manner.
- Actively listens and checks for understanding.
- Adjusts communication content and style to meet the diverse and distinct needs of his/her students.
- Provide student feedback in a manner that supports learning.
- Communicates well with colleagues.
Drives Engagement:
- Builds immediate rapport with students.
- Fosters a positive and motivating environment for students.
- Invites participation and makes students feel that their contributions are valued.
- Understands interpersonal and group dynamics and reacts in an effective manner.
- Makes learning fun.
Passion for Results:
- Ability to organize and manage multiple responsibilities successfully.
- Sets challenging goals and has high standards.
- Manages the learning environment with a student-centered focus.
- Maintain current knowledge base and proactively seeks to stay up to date in subjects
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree (in English, Mathematics, Education, or a related field) or higher is required; college Juniors/Seniors will be considered.
- Internship/volunteer work available for the right candidates.
- AP-level knowledge in Math is highly preferred, but not required.
- Highly skilled, motivated, versatile, dependable, and dynamic individuals with strong communication skills.
- Able to work independently, and multi-task.
- Friendly, patient, and sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population.
- No teacher certification is required, but having one or being in the process of attainment is a plus.
- Teaching or tutoring experience is required.
- Must have great classroom management skills.
- Experience with students with IEPs is preferred, but not required.
- CPR/First-Aid certification is highly preferred, but not required.
As a recognition of the vital role you will play in our organization, we offer a competitive compensation package for this role, with a salary range of $35-$45 per hour. Join our team and be part of an exciting educational journey. Together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of our students, inspiring them to reach their full potential.