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

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.

• 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 serve 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.

• Bachelor’s degree is required;
  Master’s degree is preferred.
• Valid New York elementary, reading and/or special education teaching certification.
• Minimum of two-years of teaching experience, preferably with elementary children.
• In depth knowledge of subject area, and experience working with children.
• Previous and relevant experience in utilizing and implementing data-driven instructional practices.
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for literacy and math academic standards and instructional rigor.
• Ability to use technology (computer/internet) for assessment and instruction.
• Knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and strategies.
• Drive to improve the minds and lives of scholars within their community.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse populations.
• Proven track‑record of high achievement in a classroom setting.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written), organizational, and interpersonal skills are critical to the success of this position.
• Committed to the goals of the program and approach.
• Love and respect for children.
• Belief and commitment to the Y’s mission and values.
• Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety and Youth Protection Series trainings prior to initial assignment to position.
• Must hold CPR, AED, and First Aid (may be required at some branches) certifications or successfully complete no later than 30-days after employment begins.
• Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment.
• Must attend and complete Listen First within the first 90-days of employment.

• Gain hands‑on experience developing and implementing lessons with certified teachers.
• Develop collaborative and co‑teaching strategies.
• Utilize data-driven and differentiated instructional techniques.
• Deliver lessons with high-quality and rigorous curriculum.
• Work with experienced staff in implementing…