Urgently Require Extended Learning Enrichment Instructor (After School) in USA

Job title: Extended Learning Enrichment Instructor (After School)
Company: Holyoke Public Schools
Job description: SITES : MORGAN, MCMAHON, DONAHUE & LAWRENCE

The Department of Enrichment and Extended Learning is responsible for the planning and oversight of afterschool, vacation, and summer learning opportunities that meet the unique needs and pathways for students attending Holyoke Public Schools. We believe that if we:

• Identify the knowledge and skills needed for students to step up successfully and develop a project-based, standards-aligned curriculum across all grade levels
• Embed research best practices throughout every aspect of program design
• Engage CBOs and other enrichment providers in planning and implementing bold, innovative, project-based and standards informed enrichment
• Engage and support the best teachers through high-quality curriculum resources, professional learning and ongoing observation and feedback
• Involve and build relationships with students and families throughout the process

Holyoke Public Schools offers programming that reinforces skills learned during school day that will strengthen as areas of growth while providing learners with a supportive environment for students to develop their academic and social emotional growth.

DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Manager of Enrichment and Extended Learning, the Enrichment Instructor will facilitate high-quality, project-based, academic enrichment activities during Acceleration Academy. Programming is designed to accelerate student learning through engaging, standards-aligned lessons. The enrichment facilitator should be creative, engaging and flexible in their management of students. They should have a clear vision for their enrichment program and demonstrated talent or ability in a specific area of enrichment programming (i.e. STEM, health/wellness, arts, dance, service learning, civic engagement, entrepreneurship, etc.)

Multiple positions are available at varying HPS sites for students in grades K-5.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities are aligned to the District Turnaround Plan and include, but are not limited to:

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plan and implement interactive, project-based learning activities that engage students in multiple modalities of learning and interest of students. Submit plans for review and feedback.
• Create a safe and supportive learning environment that is appropriate to the maturity and interests of students and conducive to learning.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and - in harmony with the goals - establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals, and objectives.
• Consistently monitor and adjust based on feedback to better engage and meet the needs of students
• Guide the work of all non-certified staff in the classroom including youth development workers, paraprofessionals, and college mentors
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Strong interest, training, and expertise in enrichment content
• Prior experience working with urban youth required
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with youth and demonstrate cultural competence
• Demonstrated interest and expertise in enrichment content
• Student-first mentality and growth mindset
• Ability to develop related enrichment skills in students with a strong emphasis on skills related to social-emotional learning
• Bilingual applicants (Spanish) are strongly encouraged to apply

Job Title : Extended Learning Enrichment Instructor (After School)

Primary Location : SYSTEM WIDE

Salary Range : $30.00 - $30.00 / STIPEND

Shift Type : Stipend
Expected salary:
Location: USA

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