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Job Description

YMCA of Greater Hartford Job Description

Job Title : Bell Academic Teacher

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Job Grade :

Primary Department : Bell

Reports to : Bell Summer Site Manager

Revision Date : 02 / 2025 Leadership Level : Leader

The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association open to all committed to helping people reach their potential in spirit, mind, and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of Caring, Honest, Respect and Responsibility.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the general direction of the Site Manager and Instructional Coach, the Bell Academic Teacher is responsible for utilizing formal assessment data to develop daily, engaging lessons aligned with youth learning objectives and outcomes, while also engaging families in their child's learning, growth, and academic success. Responsible for the facilitation of scholar learning through the delivery of rigorous and relevant academic instruction in Literacy and Mathematics, that is engaging and developmentally appropriate for youth. Desires to enrich, inspire, and transform children into scholars and Bell Educated Leaders for Life. The Bell summer learning program is designed to address summer learning loss for low-income children living in urban communities and thereby enhance overall youth development, academic performance, and graduation rates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Implementing (literacy / math / literacy & math) curricula and activities to meet academic standards
Utilizing formal assessment data to refine and adapt curriculum lessons and inform instructional practices
Developing daily engaging lesson plans aligned to specific learning objectives
Delivering relevant, engaging, and rigorous lessons utilizing a variety of instructional methods
Maintaining an organized and efficient classroom
Adhering to all Power Scholars Academy and district professional expectations and compliance issues
Creating a positive, achievement-oriented, organized and engaging learning environment
Motivating and holding scholars to high academic and behavioral expectations
Providing consistent rewards and / or consequences for scholar behavior grounded in positive discipline
Empowering scholars to make positive choices and serving as a role model
Being accountable for meeting scholars’ individual academic and instructional needs
Implementing collaborative and co-teaching instructional strategies with Power Scholars Academy tutors
Communicating effectively with scholars, families, Power Scholars Academy staff, and host school staff
Compliance with all Power Scholars Academy and / or district professional development requirements
All duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree is preferred.

Minimum of two years teaching experience in a public school with (elementary / middle school / K-8) children

Valid state (elementary / middle school literacy / middle school math) teaching certification

Previous and relevant experience in utilizing and implementing data-driven instructional practices

Experience in the use of technology (computer / internet) for assessment and instruction

Knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and strategies

Drive to improve the minds and lives of scholars within their community

Proven track-record of high achievement in a classroom setting

Mastery of and enthusiasm for (literacy / math / literacy & math) academic standards and instructional rigor

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Committed to the goals of the program and approach

Love and respect for children

Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player

Belief and commitment to the Y’s mission and values

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT :

Ability to always supervise children by sight and sound.

Ability to move quickly to react to safety issues in the setting (i.e. climbing, aggressive behavior).

Ability to remain calm, objective and respectful in potentially stressful situations (i.e. crying upset child, upset parent, or upset staff).

Ability to be flexible and willing to adjust to change.

Ability to move around the room to assist children and supervise children with daily activities, social interaction, physical and emotional needs.

Ability to lift young children and objects (food baskets and supplies) up to 40 lbs.

Ability to develop and foster cooperative relationships.

The ability to use hands, fingers, and arms as well as being able to talk and hear.

The ability to move from program site to branch is required to enter all YMCA environments including program space, buses, schools, pools, and program area.

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