Horizons Summer Assistant Teacher

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher to teach a high quality, culturally competent, project-based curriculum, engaging students in reading, writing, math, and science throughout the six-week Horizons summer enrichment program. The primary goal of Horizons is to reverse the trend of summer learning loss that adversely impacts the long-term success of underserved students. The assistant teacher will work with one class of 15 students that range from rising 1st through 8th grade and will be part of a team that consists of a Lead Teacher and an Instructional Assistant.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the Lead Teacher to provide an engaging and fun classroom experience for all campers while providing effective classroom management
2. Assist the Lead Teach to develop and implement creative and engaging camp
3. Maintains a positive and enthusiastic attitude with staff, parents, campers and others
4. Demonstrates professionalism, timeliness, effective communication, problem-solving, patience, flexibility, etc.
5. Assist with the implementation of a project-based curriculum that includes reading, writing, math and science to rising 1st through 8th graders
6. Assist Lead Teacher as directed during morning academic instruction
7. Direct a small group in activities developed by Lead Teacher
8. Assist with community-building games, enriching experiential learning opportunities, and accompany students to swimming lessons and field trips

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience
Expertise in Education or education related field area (Child Psychology, Child Development etc)

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Education major or related field (Child Psychology, Child Development etc)

Preferred Experience
Experience working with youth, ages 5-18 years of age
Current or previous experience teaching or advising students in an educational setting

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to work with elementary and/or middle grades aged children in a classroom and outdoor environment
Able to handle multiple assigned tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Some travel to KSU campus will be required
Must provide own transportation to the site

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Excellent with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills
Strong communication skills

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• DMV
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.