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Groves Summer Program Grades 2-8 Teacher
Organization: Groves Learning Organization
Location: St. Louis Park, MN
Position: Summer Program Grades 2-8 Teacher
Annual Salary: $4000 stipend
Benefits: Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
Location: St. Louis Park, MN
Position: Summer Program Grades 2-8 Teacher
Annual Salary: $4000 stipend
Benefits: Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
Hours/Start Date: The program runs from July 7th-August 1st, 2025. 8:30am-12:30pm Monday-Friday.
ABOUT GROVES LEARNING ORGANIZATION
Groves Learning Organization is a non-profit organization that transforms lives through education. We build confidence, success, and purpose through transformative learning experiences. We are seeking Summer Program Teachers to support our growing program.
Groves Learning Organization is a non-profit organization that transforms lives through education. We build confidence, success, and purpose through transformative learning experiences. We are seeking Summer Program Teachers to support our growing program.
ABOUT GROVES SUMMER PROGRAMS
During the summer, we are pleased to offer students from the community a tailored, high-quality educational experience. Instruction at Groves is explicit, structured, and multi-modal. Teachers combine their experience and expertise with care and understanding, using a diagnostic-prescriptive approach to continually assess and address individual student needs.
Our summer programs employ our proven philosophy of developing strengths and talents, remediating academic weaknesses, and tailoring instruction to meet individual needs. We offer programs for children entering grades 2-8 who have learning and/or attention disorders, such as dyslexia and ADHD.
ABOUT THE GROVES SUMMER PROGRAM TEACHER POSITION
The Summer Program Teacher plans and executes learning activities for a balanced program of instruction and demonstration. They provide an environment and culture in the classroom that engages students and helps them learn effectively. The small class size allows for individualized instruction and provides a collaborative atmosphere. Our summer program focuses on reading, writing, and math. We are currently seeking teachers who have experience in any or all of these subjects.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BA/BS in Special Education/Education required
- 2 years of classroom teaching experience
- Expertise in learning disorders in reading, writing, and math and attention disorders in a classroom setting
- Ability to independently assess students' capabilities, create appropriate lesson plans, and scaffold teaching to student needs
- An intuitive teaching style with the ability to differentiate instruction
- Knowledge of executive functioning skills and how deficits in these skills affect academics
- Experience in positive reinforcement and positive behavior supports
- The ideal candidate exhibits empathy, patience, and compassion in working with students
Math Teacher
- Experience in Singapore Math is preferred
Reading Teacher
- Experience in an Orton-Gillingham-based curriculum or Wilson Reading System is required
Writing Teacher
- Experience in The Writing Revolution or Kansas Writing Strategies is preferred
Salary : $4,000
