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Arete Teacher (Licensed) Job Description
Organization
Areté Education is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization that trains and empowers youth to lead successful lives, by partnering with local schools and community groups to grow investment in New York City youth. Areté designs afterschool and summer programming that exposes youth to diverse career pathways; builds academic, wellness, and leadership skills; and expands access to the arts and culture. For more information, please visit www.areteeducation.org
Job Summary
The Arete Teacher (Licensed) will design and lead engaging and safe learning activities for Arete Education Youth Afterschool and Summer Programs that align to one or more program areas: Academic Interventions, Credit-Bearing Courses or Enrichment Clubs
Duties/Responsibilities
Course/Club Preparation Tasks (due before the first day of summer session)
Submit a curriculum map (template) prior to the start of each semester to your supervisor that includes backward design principles and weekly/daily learning goals for students.
Use the Arete supply request form system to pre-order supplies for your course two weeks ahead of when supplies are needed.
Submit all expected trip proposals for the term via Arete Field Trip Proposal Form
Create student-facing description of each course/club (HS Catalog, MS Catalog)
Confirm room number, roster, snack schedule, and all logistics with supervisor before the first session
Weekly Teaching Tasks:
Attendance:
For all teachers (including credit-bearing courses) offering on-site activities, take attendance by:
Teacher calling student names noting who is present and by passing the attendance sign-in sheet around the classroom for students to complete (not designating these duties to an intern or student in the class if teacher does not know student names)
Teachers must review and sign each attendance each day
Teachers must ensure attendance sheets are returned to the Arete site director’s office daily.
Students who enter late should be given the opportunity to sign in each day.
Lesson Plans
Provide weekly or daily lesson plans as requested
Daily execution of engaging learning activities for youth ages 11-19
Monthly Employee and Team Tasks
Attend and participate in regular team meetings, events, trainings, and coaching sessions.
For credit-bearing courses, enter progress reports and grades as requested by school administrators.
Participate in regular performance meetings with supervisor and/or Arete coach.
Conduct family outreach to support positive student social emotional learning experiences and sustain a program-wide student attendance goal of 80% 80%
Share evidence of classroom learning (photos, videos, student work) via https://arete.wetransfer.com
Arete Employee Performance Expectations
Use Arete employee systems for communication and time-tracking, and payment:
Applicant Stack – initial application and onboarding tasks
Paycom – payroll, tax, sick time, benefits,all HR tasks and daily timecard punch system
Google Apps – daily email use and drive use for communication
Embraces learning and developing as a professional
Demonstrate exceptional services skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, professionalism, a positive and encouraging demeanor and a "can do" attitude.
Always represent the Arete Education and Partner schools in the best light, consistent with organizational standards of conduct.
Collaborate with staff across the organization
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities
Experience with curriculum planning and creating hands-on learning experiences for K-12 students
A commitment to excellence in your work with others as demonstrated by your positive and caring presence with colleagues and members of school community
Willingness to reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve individual and team performance
Willingness to learn new systems, skill sets, and capacities to improve problem-solving and leadership skills
Ability to work effectively with school aged youth, educators, families, and communities from a wide range of cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
Ability to work collaboratively, with strong relationship building and communication skills.
Ability to be polite, positive, and professional in all communications
Ability to manage time effectively
Willingness to go the extra mile or try something new
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to be empathetic and listen to others well
Proficient with all Google Education Apps, Microsoft Office, Zoom Videoconferencing, Social Media apps, video and photo editing apps
Education and Experience
Licensed Teacher in New York State
Mandated Reporter and Foundations in Health and Safety online trainings required (7-hours)
Department of Health and Department of Education background clearance
Bachelor’s Degree, Masters’ Degree preferred
We strongly encourage graduates of the Laboratory School of Finance and Technology or other graduates of Arete partner schools to apply.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to support program activities
*This position is grant-funded and subject to budget considerations
Full Time
Business Services
$57k-83k (estimate)
06/04/2024
08/03/2024
aretecapital.com
Orem, UT
<25
Business Services