Middle School Summer Boost Teacher (ELA, Math, ELL or SPED)
Summer Boost Overview
Funded by a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Summer Boost is designed to support rising 6th through 9th grade students to accelerate their academic progress in ELA and math while providing engaging enrichment opportunities. School in the Square’s Summer Boost program will serve approximately 30% of our overall student population and is an opportunity for our students to continue to grow over the summer.
Responsibilities
Summer Boost teachers are required to attend training from 10am-3pm ET on Monday, July 1 - Wednesday, July 3 and work the entirety of the summer session from July 8 - August 7th. Daily work hours are 8:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Provide academic instruction for two grade levels in one of four content areas - ELA, math, ELL, or SPED - using methods that are culturally-relevant, inquiry-based, interactive, and hands-on in support all learners
Plan interactive lessons for in-person instruction that elevate the voices of students and promote demonstration of learning through multiple modalities
Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners
Build strong relationships with students and create an inclusive environment that fosters self-advocacy for all students
Assess and accelerate student growth through data-driven practices
Analyze and study student work to identify trends and misconceptions
Collaborate with other teachers and school’s Program Director to learn with and from each other, to set high expectations across the school, and align instruction to the needs of students
Connect with families to establish a partnership for student success throughout the summer session
Showcase and celebrate student achievement
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required
A valid New York State Certification in teaching
2+ years of teaching experience
Proven track record of planning and implementing effective lessons
Demonstrated content knowledge and success in tailoring instruction to the needs of diverse learners
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals
Experience working with educational technology
Bilingual in Spanish is required for ELL applicants; Bilingual in Spanish is a plus for all other content areas
Compensation
The salary for this position is $11,000. This part-time role is not benefits-eligible; however, current S2 staff members’ benefits will continue through the summer as usual.
School in the Square understands specific groups are subject to marginalization. We believe these powerful groups should be centered in our community and are highly encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.