Power Scholars Teacher - Seasonal

$31.67/hour

Training: 6/20 8 am - 12 pm; 7/6-8/7 M-F 8 am - 1 pm

Sites: Schiller Park, Kirk Park, or Northeast Community Center

A Career with a Cause

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to

develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We are for ALL.

Position Summary:

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization. Under the direction of the Director of Education, the Power Scholars Teacher will ensure that the YMCA meets the needs of its members in the safest and most enjoyable atmosphere. The Teacher is responsible for focusing on summer learning loss by planning and executing instructional plans for low-income children living in urban communities and thereby enhancing overall youth development, academic performance, and graduation rates. The incumbent will teach, enrich, inspire, and transform children into scholars. The Teacher communicates and creates collaborative relationships with students, parents/guardians, Assistant Teachers, and other significant staff members. The Teacher provides leadership and assures the well-being for all, in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and Association policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement literacy and math curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• Utilize formal assessment data to refine and adapt curriculum lessons and inform instructional practices.
• Develop daily engaging lesson plans aligned to specific learning objectives.
• Deliver relevant, engaging, and rigorous lessons utilizing a variety of instructional methods.
• Maintain an organized and efficient classroom.
• Adhere to all Power Scholars Academy and/or district professional expectations and compliance issues.
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented, organized and engaging learning environment.
• Motivate and hold scholars to high academic and behavioral expectations.
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for scholar behavior grounded in positive discipline.
• Empower scholars to make positive choices and serving as a role model.
• Be accountable for meeting scholars’ individual academic and instructional needs.
• Implement collaborative and co-teaching instructional strategies with Power Scholars Academy Assistant Teachers.
• Communicate effectively with scholars, families, Power Scholars Academy Assistant Teachers, and other staff members.
• Other duties as assigned by the Education Director.