Enrichment Teacher

Position Purpose/Summary

Responsible for implementing project-based learning curriculum and complimentary academic enrichment activities for the Summer Enrichment Program.

Essential Functions

* Responsible for developing and implementing a project-based learning (PBL) curriculum and completing a PBL calendar for the program.

* Participate in a planning and curriculum development designed to foster more consistency between day-school and after school programs.

* Willing to be part of a blended staff of other teachers, paraprofessionals, assistant homework coordinators and students.

* Act as program liaison with classroom teachers to insure completion and receipt of required pre-and-post Survey of Academic Youth Outcomes (SAYO).

* Responsible for all aspects of programming including project-based curriculum, program evaluation, student evaluation and record-keeping for the after school program.

* Participate in all evaluation efforts for the after school program.

* Responsible for all aspects of program record keeping (i.e. attendance, and snacks) for the after school program

* Report to the site supervisor, project director, and the After school Advisory Board.

* Work with staff to increase opportunities for students in the after school program to learn and practice new ELA and 21st Century skills.

* Work with teachers and school staff to promote the after school program and foster cooperation between the two entities.

* Participate in follow-up staff meetings to share experiences and formulate a plan to continue partnerships between in-school and after school programs

* Address any additional program-related needs or requirements.

* Responsible for providing auxiliary services such as preparing, organizing and presenting materials to students and/or performing clerical tasks.

* Facilitate after school food program.

* Attend monthly curriculum training.

* Responsible for working with parent engagement facilitator to facilitate parent engagement activities.

* Responsible for communication with parents regarding successes and conduction weekly listening conferences.

* Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Full knowledge of project-based learning strategies.

* Ability to implement project-based learning curriculum.

* Ability to work as part of a blended staff including other teachers, paraprofessionals, assistant homework coordinators and students.

* Ability to demonstrate compassion, understanding, acceptance when working with participants, families and staff.

* Ability to express oneself clearly through written and verbal communication.

Education and Experience

* Bachelor's degree in education or related field.

* Minimum of two years of teaching experience.