About this role
- Build relationships with Elementary Achievers students
- Design lessons based on the needs of the students specifically in the content areas of reading and mat
- Work with the classroom teacher(s) to understand the skills and concepts of the content to be addressed in during the Elementary Achievers lesson
- Evaluate student progress, document progress, and use best teaching practices to meet individual student objectives
- Maintain a professional attitude and relationship with parents and families and work with them as required
- Attend site staff meetings (TBD)
- Assist in recruiting students for the Teen Achievers program
- Commit to the mission of the Y, and represent the core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility
Qualifications
- 18 years or older
- College credits in elementary education or related field
- Experience in teaching reading and/or math preferred; methodologies course work in given content areas preferred
- Basic understanding of standardized assessments (MAPS)
- Ability to create and facilitate outcomes-based academic and Social Emotional Learning lesson plans
- Ability to work through Conflict Resolution and Restorative Practices discipline
- Minimum 1 year experience working with Elementary School age students (1 st – 5th grade)
- Ability to work cooperatively with youth, parents, staff and community organizations.
- Joy and satisfaction in working with Elementary School children
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Background check cannot contain offenses restricted by state law