What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enrichment Teacher position at City of Springfield, MA?
Position Purpose/Summary
Responsible for implementing project-based learning curriculum and complimentary academic enrichment activities for the Summer Enrichment Program.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for developing and implementing a project-based learning (PBL) curriculum and completing a PBL calendar for the program.
- Participate in a planning and curriculum development designed to foster more consistency between day-school and afterschool programs.
- Willing to be part of a blended staff of other teachers, paraprofessionals, assistant homework coordinators and students.
- Act as program liaison with classroom teachers to insure completion and receipt of required pre-and-post Survey of Academic Youth Outcomes (SAYO).
- Responsible for all aspects of programming including project-based curriculum, program evaluation, student evaluation and record-keeping for the afterschool program.
- Participate in all evaluation efforts for the afterschool program.
- Responsible for all aspects of program record keeping (i.e. attendance, and snacks) for the afterschool program
- Report to the site supervisor, project director, and the Afterschool Advisory Board.
- Work with staff to increase opportunities for students in the afterschool program to learn and practice new ELA and 21st Century skills.
- Work with teachers and school staff to promote the afterschool program and foster cooperation between the two entities.
- Participate in follow-up staff meetings to share experiences and formulate a plan to continue partnerships between in-school and afterschool programs
- Address any additional program-related needs or requirements.
- Responsible for providing auxiliary services such as preparing, organizing and presenting materials to students and/or performing clerical tasks.
- Facilitate afterschool food program.
- Attend monthly curriculum training.
- Responsible for working with parent engagement facilitator to facilitate parent engagement activities.
- Responsible for communication with parents regarding successes and conduction weekly listening conferences.
- Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Full knowledge of project-based learning strategies.
- Ability to implement project-based learning curriculum.
- Ability to work as part of a blended staff including other teachers, paraprofessionals, assistant homework coordinators and students.
- Ability to demonstrate compassion, understanding, acceptance when working with participants, families and staff.
- Ability to express oneself clearly through written and verbal communication.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
- Minimum of two years of teaching experience.
This position is not eligible for benefits.