Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Teacher

Job Status: Part-time

Program Information: School assignments may be located in schools in the Detroit, Dearborn, and Public School systems.

Hours and days vary by site:
School Year (12-14 hours per week) - Monday through Thursday, Tuesday through Friday, Monday through Friday; 2:00pm - 6:30pm

Summer (12-14 hours per week) - Monday through Thursday, Tuesday through Friday, Monday through Friday; 8:00am - 3:30pm

Program Summary: ACCESS recognizes the challenge that many students face in reaching proficiency levels in core subject areas (English and math); that is why the Out of School Time program can provide students with the foundational skills needed to succeed in school, post-secondary, and in the workforce. This year-round STEM-focused program (32 weeks in the school year; 6 weeks in the summer) reinforces academic skills focusing on reading and math, encourages critical thinking, helps students discover/build new interests, and promotes healthy living. Low student-to-staff ratios ensure personalized learning, and youth development activities address students' social emotional learning needs. Students receive a daily hot nutritious meal. Parents/caregivers are offered free literacy and parenting education classes.

Job Summary: Under limited supervision, the Teacher creates and provides a safe learning environment designed to engage students in academic, mental and physical health, life-skills, and enrichment activities in an after-school setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create lesson plans and implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement
• Maintain effective and efficient record-keeping procedures
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers and community
• Ensure that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area and/or program classification
• Assume responsibility for meeting the course and school-wide student performance goals
• Demonstrate gains in student performance
• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Educational processes and techniques attributed Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
• Common Core standards, Core Knowledge & Competencies, and Michigan Out of School Time/Standards

Skill in:

• Organization and time management
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

Ability to:

• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and adapt to changing environment
• Maintain professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
• Partner with other agencies, departments and school personnel, as required
• Inspire team members to reach their highest performance
• Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes
• Interpret and apply agency policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate
• Organize, manage and run a classroom incorporating classroom and behavior management strategies
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents and other professionals on a regular basis
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Degree Required:
• • Bachelor’s degree
• Required Disciplines:
• • Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Physical Education and Recreation, Child Development, Child Guidance/Counseling, Child Psychology, Family Studies, Social Work, Human Services, Youth Development or related field

~and~

• At least 2 years of experience in an educational setting or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:
• • Teaching Certificate
• Licenses/Certifications Required within one year from Date of Hire:
• • 16 clock hours of training throughout the year

Working Conditions:

Hours: May vary between 2:00pm and 6:00pm based on assigned school, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: Local travel, up to 5%

Working Environment: Climate controlled office

\nCompany Description

ACCESS strives to enable and empower individuals, families and communities to lead informed, productive and culturally sensitive lives. As a nonprofit model of excellence, we honor our Arab American heritage through community-building and service to those in need, of every heritage. ACCESS is a strong advocate for cultural and social entrepreneurship imbued with the values of community service, healthy lifestyles, education and philanthropy.

Company Description

ACCESS strives to enable and empower individuals, families and communities to lead informed, productive and culturally sensitive lives. As a nonprofit model of excellence, we honor our Arab American heritage through community-building and service to those in need, of every heritage. ACCESS is a strong advocate for cultural and social entrepreneurship imbued with the values of community service, healthy lifestyles, education and philanthropy.