ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR

Ninth Grade Counts

General Description:

Metropolitan Family Service position descriptions are guidelines. They are not intended to identify every task that an employee will be asked to complete. They are intended as a general outline of the essential work responsibilities and qualifications of the position.

Under general supervision of the Site Manager, Teachers are responsible for designing, planning and teaching positive activities. Our goal is to provide a safe, positive learning environment that recognizes the potential of each child. Activities may include academic support, service-learning, sports & recreation, fine arts, and other high-interest themes.

Values:

• We use creative and proactive problem solving to build and sustain dynamic community-based programs and quality services.
• We believe in the potential of families and individuals at all life stages and focus on prevention, wellness, and independence.
• We build strong relationships by collaborating with our funders, partners, and highly trained volunteers, always striving for an extensive commitment to diversity.
• Equity & Social Justice
• Values working in a multi-cultural, diverse environment
• Values and supports inclusion and program access for clients
• Supports agency goals for reducing disparity in outcomes for communities of color
• Adopts anti-racism approaches to services by understanding and acknowledging systemic and individual racism and privilege

Summary of Position:

Metropolitan Family Service is looking for qualified & dedicated individuals committed to helping us strengthen the community. We are currently hiring 2 Academic Instructors to lead fun and engaging classes for a diverse group of 9th graders in the areas of writing, math, learning activities and reading. Each class will consist of approximately 15 students grouped by grade level. Class materials and supplies will be provided.

This is a temporary position, the Academic Instructor will be responsible for programmatic, organizational, and classroom duties. They will work directly with the Site Manager, Principal, school staff, and students. Academic Instructors are part-time, temporary employees of Metropolitan Family Service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement engaging, structured, and age-appropriate lessons for elementary students in extended-day classrooms
• Establish and maintain positive classroom expectations and incentive programs
• Follow school behavior and safety procedures to ensure student safety, and to maintain a clear connection between school-day and extended day policies and procedures
• Develop positive working relationships with students, families, teachers, school staff, custodians, and program volunteers
• Maintain communication with school day classroom teachers as necessary
• Communicate frequently with the Site Manager about student progress, successes, and concerns, as well as overall class development and any supports needed
• Maintain physical classroom space to the standards of the school day teacher (if shared)
• All new employees must pass a background check through Metropolitan Family Service and Gresham Barlow
• Record and submit attendance daily