Thrive Out of School Programs - Academic Teachers (5 Positions Available)

Qualifications

• Certified teacher currently employed by East Hartford Public Schools
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and project management skills
• Detail oriented, flexible, and adapts to change
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience with out of school programming and activities preferred

Requirements

• Submit Letter of Interest to Human Resources by closing date
• Complete and submit required documents: Online Application, Letter of Interest, Resume, Copy of Valid Certification and/or License, Transcripts, Three Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within one year of application), and Other: Letter of interest should include background information

Job Goal

To work with Thrive Afterschool staff to assist and guide staff in programming in afterschool activities, including homework assistance.

Performance Responsibilities

• Develop program curriculum and support for Thrive staff to offer homework and academic assistance to students
• Provide recommendations for appropriate reading materials and supplies for students based on grade-level and/or student need
• Provide structured resources to guide Thrive staff in leading academic support for students
• Identify an academic area of focus for each student enrolled in the Thrive program at assigned school site
• Collaborate with classrooms teachers to solicit specific areas of need for students
• Create student groups based upon academic needs for Site Coordinator to implement with Thrive staff
• Meet with Thrive team weekly to review upcoming assignments and/or strategies during afterschool programming
• Offer professional development and training workshops as necessary and requested by Program Supervisor and/or Site Coordinator
• Assume such other functions as may be determined

Terms of Employment

• Hourly rate
• This is a part-time position that runs only during the school year only
• This position requires a minimum of 4 hours on site with students, and up to an additional 4 hours of planning/prep time

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of non-certified staff.