Social Studies Instructor

Social Studies Instructor

Early College Academy - Columbus, Ohio

Minimum qualifications:

• Valid Ohio High School teaching license/certificate in Integrated Social Studies, levels 7
  -12
• Knowledge of research and literature on current reading and writing theory and practice
• Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Available for flexible scheduling
• Flexible, resourceful, enthusiastic, and high energy level
• Must have a valid driver's license and personal transportation
• Willingness to pursue or have a license/certificate in work based learning

Responsibilities:

• Be willing to create engaging instructional activities that go beyond textbook learning
• Have the ability to creatively assist students who are faced with significant personal or learning challenges to increase students' achievement and morale
• Be competent in all areas of Ohio Graduation Assessments
• Be committed to ongoing professional learning and growth
• Be willing to use technology effectively in the classroom
• Be willing and able to team with colleagues and college faculty
• Commit to students and the ultimate goal of graduation
• In collaboration with counselors and teachers, hold parent/student conferences on a quarterly basis
• Maintain accurate data and records to document all activities and services provided
• Analyze quarterly grades, district assessments, and end-of-course data for student progress
• Mentor and follow through with the identified students over a sustained period of time
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with students, school personnel, and families
• All other duties as assigned by district administration and/or building principal

Ideal teaching opportunity for retired teacher looking to supplement retirement income. Ideal pathway for those beginning or continuing a teaching career in a supportive environment with focused teaching load. Small class size. No extra curricular duties. Monday through Thursday work day. Traditional school year calendar.

The Early College Academy is a charter school sponsored by the Education Service Center of Central Ohio, whose mission is to engage disenfranchised students, low income youth, first-generation college goers, English language learners, students of color, and other young people underrepresented in higher education in a curriculum that will enable them to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and an associate's degree or up to two years of credit towards a bachelor's degree, tuition free.

Early College Academy is on a 4 day work week, Monday – Thursday. Fridays are optional opportunity to work for additional pay by tutoring students, contacting parents/guardians/foster parents. This is an opportunity to work on assignments, career counseling, and to close the academic gap.

Undergraduate Certificate degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Danny Graves, Superintendent
• 137
  
  E. State Street
• Columbus, Ohio 43215
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