Horizons Summer Lead Teacher

Horizons Summer Lead Teacher

Job ID: 296653

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Location
(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Design and teach a high quality, culturally competent, project-based curriculum, engaging students in reading, writing, math and science throughout the six-week summer enrichment program. Lead Teachers are an integral part of the Horizons team, working with all of the other Lead Teachers, the Teacher Assistants, Instructional Assistant, Interns and volunteers. The staff is supported by the Program and Site Directors. There will be a Lead Teacher, an Assistant Teacher, and an Instructional Assistant or Intern in each classroom. 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 Lead Teacher will work with one class of fifteen students that range from 1st through 8th grade. The Lead Teacher will supervise a team that consists of a Teacher Assistant and an Instructional Assistant.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists with supervising Instructional Team: Assistant Teachers, Instructional Assistants, and Interns,
2. Assists instructional team in developing curriculum in pre-planning meetings
3. Co-coordinates scheduling of educational presentations, weekly study and field trips, swimming lessons, and in-house enrichment sessions
4. Assists with student assessments
5. Establishes and maintains effective parent communication
6. Observes student engagement, academically and socio-emotionally, to converse with instructional team regarding interventions and student-centered solutions
7. Supervises assistant teachers, instructional assistants, and interns.
8. Interacts and works with KSU faculty and staff as needed regarding the Horizons program
9. Design and implement a project-based curriculum that included reading, writing, math, and science for rising 1st through 8th graders
10. Plan, lead, and facilitate fun learning activities that challenge students through community building games, experiential learning opportunities, field trips, and family nights
11. Develop activities for three groups of students to be led by three adults in the classroom
12. Mentor the Teacher Assistants to understand data and learning goals for each student
13. Assist in the training, development, and supervision of program staff, including assisting with sharing instructional strategies and student information

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelors degree in education from an accredited institution of higher education

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

Required Experience
Experience teaching in a school setting
Experience designing curriculum in a child-centered, risk-free environment for Kindergarten through Eighth-grade students

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted Georgia teaching certificate in B-K, Early Childhood, Elementary, or Middle Grades Education
1 year experience teaching in a school setting

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Some travel to KSU may be required
Must provide own transportation. All travel to KSU campus and field trips are provided.
A deep commitment to engaging and supporting youth.
A dedicated drive to positively impact the lives of underserved students.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of best practices for school enrichment programs
Expertise in addressing the challenges faced by low-income families within specific counties.

SKILLS
Strong desire for equity in education and helping make a difference in the lives of underserved students
Excellent communication and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient 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 and phone and e-mail etiquette

Other Information

This is 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
• Education
• DMV
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test