What are the responsibilities and job description for the Roller Enrichment Academy (REA) Teacher position at The Salvation Army Eastern Territory?
Overview
Position: Roller Enrichment Academy (REA) Teacher
Department: Youth and Family Education/21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) Roller Enrichment
Academy SH Elementary School
Availability of Position: June 10, 2024 for training
Schedule: Part time, June 17 – July 25, 2024 Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am-12:00 pm
Reporting Relationship: Directly: YFE Administrator Indirectly: Programs and Operations Director
Salary or Salary Grade: $28.50/hr, 77 NE
Responsibilities
Position Overview: The REA Teachers are responsible for creating a quality nurturing and educational program environment by demonstrating proficiency in the assigned curriculum and effectively creating and implementing lesson plans. REA Teachers will support the tutors, lead academic instruction, review students’ work products and provide instruction and intensive interventions where needed. REA Teachers will also provide instruction to the Lead Facilitators, Tutors and volunteers during the academic portion of the REA program to ensure program participants are receiving appropriate and strategic academic supports. REA Teachers will provide clear direction, support the tutors and observe academic instruction provided by the facilitators, tutors and volunteers. The REA program will serve Steelton-Highspire Elementary School children. The REA Teacher will use the Sonday system, Heggerty Phonemic Awareness, Journeys, Wit and Wisdom, Saxon, EnVision and Xtra Math curriculums during their instruction periods. The REA Teacher is responsible for maintaining student records, student notes/observations, updating daily tutor sheets, and providing progress reports. The REA Teacher will administer pre-assessment and on-going assessment tools and any other milestone testing deemed necessary. Meet with students, teachers and parents to develop specific achievement goals and the individual learning plan for each student if needed. Provide timely feedback to Youth and Family Education Administrator. Provide positive reinforcement to students. REA staff can support the Teachers in these efforts. Teachers must attend all trainings and be willing to learn to assist with other assigned curriculums and implement lessons. This position is part-time employment with various hours to meet program needs for both summer and school year after school programs.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Degree in the field of Education, Certified Teacher in Elementary Education required
- Confidentiality in all areas, mandatory
- Current classroom experience
- Ability to ensure lessons are interactive and engaging
- Must possess excellent organizational and record keeping skills
- Knowledge of cultural flexibility, competency in working with multi-cultural participants and experience working with urban youth
- Good interpersonal communication skills, strong organizational and classroom management skills
- Valid Driver’s License
- As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter. Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check through the Department of Human Services.
- Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.
Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.
External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.
Please, no calls.
Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 6/12/24.
Salary : $29
