Middle School Teaching - Fellow

Job description:

Middle School Teaching Fellow - Math Focus  School Year

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To inspire and empower students qualifying for need-based scholarships to become future community leaders through a rigorous middle school program coupled with ongoing graduate support.

The Academy Prep Center of Tampa (APT) is a tuition-free private middle school that exclusively serves students in grades 5 through 8 who come from traditionally underserved communities, providing them the access and opportunity to excel in a demanding academic program, followed by eight years of intensive graduate support through high school, college, and into their careers.

Like all APT faculty members, the successful candidate should be a servant leader committed to living the school's mission by inspiring students to reach their full academic and personal potential and contribute to the life of the school community.

The Tampa campus is located minutes from Ybor City, Channelside, and the recently developed Water Street, vibrant neighborhoods with an active nightlife scene and diverse restaurants and shops. Close to numerous green spaces, pristine beaches, and sports/entertainment venues, Tampa has something for everyone.

• Actively monitoring student activities, including breakfast, lunch/recess, and dismissal.
• Assisting with academic intervention with a focus on math and English.
• Leading/assisting afternoon enrichment classes.
• Supervising the afternoon study hall.
• Leading/assisting at least two Saturday field trips per month.
• Participating as a representative of APT in school fundraising events. These events may take place on select evenings or weekends.
• Attending school-wide programming (e.g., Spelling Bee, Spring Showcase) to support our students and colleagues.
• Living the school’s mission and core values of Loyalty, Empathy, Accountability, Diligence, Engagement, and Respect.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Experience in educational settings preferred.

• An honest person who will live the school’s values and effectively blends candor, care, and empathy in dealing with others.
• An approachable person who builds meaningful relationships, respects differences in opinion, and seeks out collaborative solutions to problems.
• A strategic thinker who possesses excellent communication skills and a high level of emotional intelligence.
• A hard-working professional who thrives in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations.
• A culturally competent individual who demonstrates a strong understanding of and appreciation for multiculturalism in a school community.

• On-campus fully-furnished apartment with a private bedroom and bathroom, including utilities/internet paid
• Stipend of $830.77 (before taxes) paid bi-weekly
• Relocation stipend of $500.
• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) with up to a 5% dollar-for-dollar match per pay period
• Eligible applicants, may qualify for a completion of service award of up to $7,000.00 at the conclusion of the school year.

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