Power Scholars Academy - Enrichment Teacher - Milford

Enrichment Teacher: Power Scholars Academy - Milford

Part-Time, Seasonal Position; YMCA of Greater Nashua – July 7 – August 1, 2025

PAY $20/hour PLUS FREE SEASONAL YMCA MEMBERSHIP!

LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE WITH A CAREER AT THE Y

Do you believe that all children have extraordinary potential – that all children can be scholars? Do you want to work with educators who share your belief, and who are committed to delivering the best learning experiences possible for the scholars who need them most? Power Scholars Academy is the place for you! Join the YMCA of Greater Nashua in partnership with YUSA’s Power Scholars Academy to teach, enrich, inspire, and transform children into scholars. Work with Power Scholars Academy and change the world, one scholar at a time.

Enrichment Support Power Scholars Academy Position Summary: Enrichment Support staff at Power Scholars Academy help lead and organize afternoon enrichment activities. They create a fun, engaging, and educational environment, providing support during hands-on learning, recreational activities, and creative projects. Their work contributes to students' academic and personal growth beyond regular classroom instruction. We hire qualified educators, college students, and community members to support both classroom teaching and enhance scholars' learning experiences.

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

This summer learning program is designed to address the achievement gap amongst students from economically disadvantaged households who are behind grade level in math and/or reading. The program enhances overall youth development and academic performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse populations.
• Desire to work with (middle school) scholars and their families in under-resourced communities.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and technological (computer/internet) skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence scholars, staff, community members & families.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• 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 of honesty, caring, responsibility and respect.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing and implementing appropriate enrichment classes for assigned grade levels.
• Preparing classrooms for daily activities and collaborating with academic teachers and teacher’s assistants to ensure that objectives are reached.
• Using Scholastic/Bellxcel enrichment curriculum ensuring the afternoon consists of 1 hour of physical activity and 1 hour of STEAM activities.
• Maintaining accurate classroom records.
• Maintaining an organized and efficient classroom.
• Adhering to all Power Scholar 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.
• Ability to lead when the TA is unavailable.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

• Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to others
• Inclusion: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
• Innovation: Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
• Quality Results: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Self-Development: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• This position is not eligible for benefits with the exception of a free individual YMCA of Greater Nashua membership for the summer 2025.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20