Animate Summer Academy Teacher

Job Description

Salary: $25-$30 hour

LaAmistadAnimate Summer Academyis looking for dedicated, enthusiastic, and experienced Teacherswith a dynamic talent for creating and nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in children.We seek for professional and caring individuals with the ability to leadacademicinstruction and support recreational activities in our summer program. Ideal candidates should connect deeply with our vision, mission, core values and strive to create an unforgettable summer learning experience for our students.

OurMissionis to prepare Latino students and families for success through academic and life enrichment programs.

OurVisionthat Latino students and families achieve lifelong self-sufficiency

Our Core Values:

Kindness:The ability to speak with love, listen with patience and act with compassion.

Excellence:"Every touch, every time, no exceptions"

Passion:"You can't fake passion. The energy and devotion that comes from focusing on what excites you and transforms work into a joyful pursuit that drives every task forward."

Team Work:"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much"

Perseverance:Grit, the raw endurance, hard work and passion that keeps you going despite obstacles.

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:

Must have a BS/BA in Education or related field and/or teaching certificate(Ideal candidates will have a minimum of one year of teaching experience)

Commitment to mission,goals, and core values

Must have own transportation and hold a valid drivers license

Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Must be available for training dates and all programming days

B.S. degree in early childhood education or related field required with state certifications

Minimum of one year working with school-age youth, ages 5-11

First Aid/CPR training

Good communication, planning, and organizational skills

Confidence to run a classroom alone

Ability to build relationships with volunteers, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds to create a dynamic environment for students to learn and thrive

Primary Responsibilities:

Direct instruction of 8-12 students during summer program (8am-12pm)

Create weekly academic lessons that guide instruction to build & strengthen student Math, ELA and Reading performance

Supervise all in-person activities with students. This includes participating in daily meals (lunch) with the students, supervising student drop-off & pick-up (12pm-2:30pm)

Coach/train teaching assistants and volunteer camp counselors to provide small group support to LaAmistad students

Attend pre-training and orientation sessions before the start of the program

Execute student assessments and update performance data

Differentiate instruction based on assessments and collaborate with support staff (reading specialists) to meet students' learning needs

Teach and model positive life, study, and social skills

Perform any other duties as assigned by the administrative team

Requires the physical mobility to sit and walk for moderate periods of time and to occasionally carry or lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

Must provide own Laptop

Collaborate with and supervise other program staff (interns, program assistants, volunteers, etc.)

Preferred Skills:

Experience working with kids or in a camp setting a plus.

Bilingual Spanish

Genuine love and interest in working with children and/or education.

Ability to maintain an excellent work ethic, a high level of energy and exceptional enthusiasm each day.

Flexibility to meet changing needs and demands while balancing multiple tasks efficiently.

Ability to work collaboratively on a team, with an openness to feedback and a desire to grow professionally.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Pay $25-$30/hour based on education, qualifications, and experience.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Camp Locations:

Pace Academy:966 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

The Paideia School:

1509 Ponce de Leon Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30307

Preference for location placement will be considered but not guaranteed.

Must attend Training Dates: June 2 and June 3

Camp Start Date: June 4

Camp End Date: July 2

Days: Monday- Friday

Time: 8 AM - 3PM