Summer School Academic Lead Position

Job Description

The academic leads will work jointly with the summer school program director and intervention staff in the planning and implementation of daily activities and/or reading intervention for youth, ages 5-13.

Essential Functions

• Plan and Implement curriculum/activities to support the Summer Program
• Oversee the remote classroom environment to support youth and classroom goals
• Encourage and support youth participation in the activities and learning experience
• Cookordination with other student programs as needed for student successful experience (i.e. supervision of meals, shared spaces, office support, etc.)
• Mets the learning needs of the students by planning instructional strategies appropriate to the students involved, including: the subject matter, the language acquisition targets, and the desired learning objectives
• Participate in program meetings with instructors and collaborate with organization staff
• Assist staff in maintaining student attendance and performance records

Priority To Persons

• Experience with Remote Instruction
• Experience or training using Ipads, Google Classroom, and class Dojo to instruct and communicate with students
• With extensive second language acquisition such as, but not limited to trainings as GLAD, S.l.O.P., etc.
• Experience working with multi-cultural youth who may have been exposed to poverty, gang violence, and substance abuse
• Experience working in a training or education environment preferred

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education: Minimum of two years of college or two years of applicable experience, Washington State Teaching Certification preferred
• Ability to provide quality student mentoring and coaching, as well as small group and individualized instruction

Specific Skills/Knowledge/Licenses

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Office, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must have valid WA State driver's license
• Blood borne Pathogen training (provided)
• Boundary training (provided)

Essential Physical Abilities

• Able to safely lift/push/pull up to 10 lbs. for short distances
• Perform repetitive fine motor functions with fingers, wrists and arms
• Able to traverse a wide variety of physical indoor and outdoor environments without assistance including uneven surfaces and stairs
• Able to communicate with others effectively, verbally and in writing, including those who have limited English skills, large groups and small groups, and individuals
• Able to use standard office equipment without assistance
• Able to maintain reliable attendance

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities

• Self-motivated
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Presentation skills

Working Conditions

• Classroom and outdoor environment
• Moderate noise level