Hamilton Avenue Summer Enrichment Program Teacher

Virtual Summer Enrichment Teacher

Greenwich Public Schools seeks teachers to conduct virtual summer enrichment and academic activities for students at Hamilton Avenue Elementary School. This program is designed to prevent summer learning loss and support student achievement through targeted, flexible virtual engagement. Specifically, the program envisions activities such as a virtual summer book club and/or virtual office hours where students can review their summer-assigned work and receive academic guidance.

Total hours will be approximately 6-10 in total for summer (e.g., one hour per week in July & August). Work will be compensated based on the individual's hourly per diem rate for hours outside of the contracted day.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Design and facilitate virtual summer enrichment activities, including running a virtual summer book club and/or hosting virtual office hours for summer work review
• Incorporate technology and digital tools appropriately to deliver engaging, distance-based instruction
• Promote a safe, positive, and inclusive virtual classroom environment where all students feel welcomed
• Foster an organized and structured digital environment that allows for effective whole-group discussions and individualized student support
• Provide appropriate, meaningful, and timely feedback to improve student reading, math, and critical thinking skills
• Ensure effective communication with students and parents regarding virtual schedules, book club selections, and expectations throughout the duration of the summer
• Monitor and collect participation data to evaluate the efficacy of the program
• Perform other related tasks as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to create an inviting virtual atmosphere and educational program that nurtures the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of each student
• Proficiency in utilizing distance learning tools, video conferencing platforms (e.g., Google Meet/Zoom), and learning management systems to personalize the digital learning experience
• Knowledge of current teaching methods, educational pedagogy, and differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles in a virtual setting
• Knowledge of GPS elementary curriculum, including Connecticut Core Standards for ELA and Math
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and manage a flexible 6-10-hour summer schedule independently
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students and parents
• Ability to provide students with opportunities to develop critical thinking skills, while affording opportunities for creative activity through literature and review sessions

Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to Hamilton Avenue Elementary School teachers, then to other Greenwich Public Schools staff with elementary school teacher certification

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. The Greenwich Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.