Benefits:

401(k) matching

About EPATT: The East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring program (EPATT) is an established non-profit organization that has impacted the lives of hundreds of students from East Palo Alto since 1988. Through partnerships with families, schools, and local agencies, EPATT equips students to be college and career ready.

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead Summer Teacher to design and implement an engaging educational program for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. This role combines instructional leadership, curriculum development, and program coordination to ensure student success during the summer months.

Dates – June 20th to July 25th (The incumbent is expected to stay the full duration of the program)

Location – THE EPATT Center, East Palo Alto, CA

WORK HOURS AND DATES – June 20th – July 25th (program starts June 23rd)

Teachers are expected to be on site from 8am until 1pm Mon-Thurs,

Fridays 8am – 4pm

The program operates Monday-Thursday 8am – 3pm (teachers are finished at 1pm), and Friday field trips from 8am – 4pm.

Key Responsibilities:

Curriculum Design & Implementation

Develop age-appropriate, standards-aligned curriculum that addresses summer learning loss and promotes academic growth

Create engaging lesson plans that incorporate hands-on activities, literacy, and numeracy skills

Adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs and abilities within the K-3 age range

Instructional Leadership

Facilitate small group tutoring sessions tailored to individual student needs

Lead targeted small group instruction in reading and mathematics

Student Assessment & Progress Monitoring

Conduct/Monitor assessments to track student progress and identify areas for intervention

Maintain detailed records of student performance and growth

Analyze data to inform instructional decisions and program improvements

Parent & Family Engagement

Communicate regularly with parents about student progress and program activities

Conduct parent conferences and provide resources for continued learning at home

Foster positive relationships with families to support student success

Program Coordination

Plan and coordinate educational field trips that enhance classroom learning

Collaborate with program administrators and support staff

Ensure a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment

QUALIFICATIONS - EPATT is seeking enthusiastic, innovative, motivated, creative, fun-loving, teachers for our summer kindergarten readiness program. The ideal candidate enjoys teaching and has high personal and student expectations and doesn’t mind singing and dancing and using other multi-sensory methods of instruction. Lastly, this person must place a high value on parent engagement.

Bachelor's degree or degree in progress required

Elementary teaching credential preferred

Strong classroom management skills that presume high behavioral and academic expectations for ALL students

Experience with curriculum development and implementation

Familiarity with the Common Core State Standards

Commitment to providing a positive and effective program for all participants

A high level of energy and exceptional enthusiasm all day, every day!

Ability to speak Spanish a plus!

Authorized to work in the USA

PHYSICAL DEMANDS – EPATT is an equal opportunity employer The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The ability to lift and carrying up to 60 lbs.

Typing, writing, reading

Seeing, hearing and speaking, both nearby and at a distance

Use of hands and fingers to assist with classroom supplies and operate equipment

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling