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Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants
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$66k-102k (estimate)
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Lead Teacher- Summer Academy
$66k-102k (estimate)
Full Time
1 Week Ago
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants is Hiring a Lead Teacher- Summer Academy Near New Haven, CT
Job DescriptionJob Overview/Summary:The Summer English Academy (SEA) at the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) is a three-week program focusing on preparing newly arrived refugee youth to succeed at their grade level in the New Haven public school system. This year, up to 30 students aged 6-12 from Afghanistan will participate in ESL, creative arts, science, and Friday field trips.
In each grade grouping, the SEA Lead Teachers will teach a self-contained classroom, teaching English, Science, and other curricular offerings. Expected grade groups are 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th, and 6th-8th. Exact grade level groupings are subject to change based on student enrollment demographics.
Each Lead Teacher is expected to collaborate with the Head of Academy to design culturally relevant lesson plans for a class of approximately 6-10 students. Given the varied English language acquisition levels, life, and formal education experiences of the student body, the Lead Teacher must consistently plan for differentiated, trauma-informed instruction and utilize a sheltered instructional approach for teaching English Language Learners. Throughout their classroom activities, Lead Teachers will be expected to contribute to the Program’s goals of fostering students’ social-emotional development and building a strong sense of community among the students and staff. Candidates must specify which grade group they prefer to teach. In the afternoons, Lead Teachers will supervise afternoon activities while the Teacher Aides and visiting activities primarily lead. On Fridays, Lead Teachers will help chaperone Friday field trips to offsite locations.
Position term: July 8th -July 26th, 2024
Salary: $35.00 per hour
HoursPre-program Training and Planning: Two to three planning sessions/check ins throughout the month of June (exact times and dates flexible, TBD).
Main Program: July 8th-July 26th: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-2:00pm (includes classroom instruction between 9:00am-12:00pm and various afternoon activities from 12:30-2:00.)
Major Responsibilities
We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application process. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact HR at DSchwarz@cirict.org to discuss your needs. We value all applicants and strive to make the application process accessible to everyone.
In each grade grouping, the SEA Lead Teachers will teach a self-contained classroom, teaching English, Science, and other curricular offerings. Expected grade groups are 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th, and 6th-8th. Exact grade level groupings are subject to change based on student enrollment demographics.
Each Lead Teacher is expected to collaborate with the Head of Academy to design culturally relevant lesson plans for a class of approximately 6-10 students. Given the varied English language acquisition levels, life, and formal education experiences of the student body, the Lead Teacher must consistently plan for differentiated, trauma-informed instruction and utilize a sheltered instructional approach for teaching English Language Learners. Throughout their classroom activities, Lead Teachers will be expected to contribute to the Program’s goals of fostering students’ social-emotional development and building a strong sense of community among the students and staff. Candidates must specify which grade group they prefer to teach. In the afternoons, Lead Teachers will supervise afternoon activities while the Teacher Aides and visiting activities primarily lead. On Fridays, Lead Teachers will help chaperone Friday field trips to offsite locations.
Position term: July 8th -July 26th, 2024
Salary: $35.00 per hour
HoursPre-program Training and Planning: Two to three planning sessions/check ins throughout the month of June (exact times and dates flexible, TBD).
Main Program: July 8th-July 26th: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-2:00pm (includes classroom instruction between 9:00am-12:00pm and various afternoon activities from 12:30-2:00.)
Major Responsibilities
- Participate in the Teachers Meet & Greet, instructional planning sessions, and pre-program All Staff trainings
- Plan three weeks of culturally responsive lesson plans for a class of approximately 10 students, utilizing the sheltered instructional model for teaching English Language Learners
- Submit clear and detailed lessons plans weekly
- Submit a curriculum overview upon completion of the Academy
- Complete a program reflection supplemented with student work samples
- Effectively plan for and incorporate Teacher Aide(s) into classroom instruction
- Supervise students during breakfast, snacks, and breaks
- Chaperone Friday Field Trips
- Current and valid teaching certification
- Prior classroom teaching experience
- Prior experience planning and delivering culturally responsive lessons for English Language Learners
- ESL experience desirable
- Strong cultural competence
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Second language proficiency in relevant language desirable (Dari/Persian, Pashto)
We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application process. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact HR at DSchwarz@cirict.org to discuss your needs. We value all applicants and strive to make the application process accessible to everyone.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$66k-102k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/22/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/07/2024
WEBSITE
cirict.org
HEADQUARTERS
Bridgeport, CT
SIZE
<25
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