Benefits:
401(k)
Position Description: Charged with ensuring that our students are ready to provide their best effort on the ACT and with assisting them in developing the skills they will need to succeed. Each of the four ACT sections must be thoroughly understood by a candidate for ACT Prep, and they must also be very data-driven and growth-oriented.
Roles and Responsibilities: Academic Support
Teach all subjects in light of ACT requirements: math, reading, language arts, and science
Establishes specific goals for each class, topic, and project and informs students of those goals.
Assist students with homework, providing added teaching, and strengthening grade-level skills.
Provide students with supplement academic content, especially in reading and math
Develop and apply hands-on learning techniques, games, etc. to reinforce academic skills
Activities
Read with students and encourage engagement in reading
Create and oversee art projects or STEM experiential learning projects to reinforce learning and create interest and excitement
With the Youth Prosperity Program Manager, develop mechanisms for engaging student families in The Academy program and student learning
Supervision
Develop, maintain, and adjust a weekly plan for The Academy and activities in coordination with the Program Manager
Oversee daily dismissal, ensuring that no student is released to an adult other than one pre-registered as cleared for that student's pick up
Ensure that the classroom is tidied and ready for other program at the end of each session
Evaluation
Conduct baseline testing of students and monitor progress
Provide individual or group evaluations to the Youth Prosperity Program Manager as appropriate
Characteristics
An unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, and trust
Reliable, accountable, motivated, and task-oriented
Team player, capable of working jointly with others and inspiring collaboration
A positive role model, have patience, and be nurturing toward each student
Energetic and creative, able to develop, and pursue a robust future for The Academy's education program
Committed to improving the education, lives, and future of Selma
Expected Hours of Work
Standard days of work are Monday through Thursday 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
Required Education and Experience
At least 5 years' experience teaching K-12 age students
Must possess strong teaching skills.
Ability to explain and instruct students at a basic level.
Strong knowledge in content area of choice, demonstrated through lesson planning, execution, and intervention with all students.
Excellent communications skills, both spoken and written
Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university