Academic Instructor

Chesterfield Education Foundation (CEF) seeks Academic Instructors for the RAMpage after-school program. RAMpage serves students in grades 6-8 at Providence Middle School in Chesterfield County. Academic Instructors provide homework help and facilitate remediation in core subjects, with an emphasis on literacy and math.

CEF proudly supports Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS), serving over 64,000 students in 67 schools. Founded in 1989, our mission is to provide equitable educational opportunities and increase classroom innovation for Chesterfield County Public Schools' students. Our vision is that all CCPS students are prepared to succeed. More information about CEF may be found at www.cefva.org.

Status: Part-time hourly

Salary: $28 - $30/hr

POSITION SUMMARY: Academic Instructors develop lesson plans that include project-based learning, learning through literacy, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math). The person in the role must embody CEF's values and mission by providing a high-quality, safe experience for all students. All CEF employees are expected to maintain high expectations for themselves, colleagues, students and families and must maintain a professional, ethical, and responsible attitude to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create a classroom culture that encourages group thinking, curiosity and discovery
• Collaborate with other staff to design and implement daily lesson plans and activities
• Implement RAMpage's daily expectations and behavior system
• Commitment to total classroom engagement
• Communicate with parents and/or guardians and daytime classroom teachers on a regular basis
• Participate in monthly staff meetings and ongoing professional development
• Maintain accurate and organized records such as attendance, progress reports, communication logs, incident reports, and other records
• Perform additional duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a Bachelor's degree (Secondary Education preferred)
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Ability to explain complex concepts in a way that middle schoolers can understand
• Ability to adapt instructional modalities to meet the learning styles of students
• Understanding of and familiarity with multicultural demographics
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) is a plus
• Pass a criminal background check

Hours: The RAMpage after-school program runs from September 2023 to May 2024, from 2:05 to 5:15 pm.

To Apply: Please submit your information to https://bit.ly/CEFcareers. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who address the listed qualifications and their interest in the mission and work of the Chesterfield Education Foundation. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, and the position will begin in September.