Hybrid Enrichment Teacher en City of Springfield, MA

About the Department

Responsible for implementing project-based learning curriculum and complimentary academic enrichment activities for the Summer Enrichment Program. 
 

Position Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Other Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience.