Summary

The Think Summer Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks passionate and energetic faculty members to instruct, lead and support students ranging from pre grades 1 - 6. This is a temporary position for the 2024 summer session, taking place in the six-week period of June 10, 2024 – July 19, 2024. There will be additional dates required for training before the summer session begins.

We are looking for someone who is patient, engaging, and inspires a love of learning in all students, works well with colleagues, and enjoys thinking about the art of educating. Diversity is a core value at Albuquerque Academy, and we seek candidates who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.

All teachers at Think Summer approach their work in accordance with the values in the Academy’s mission and in a spirit of kindness, professionalism, generosity, and civility to all members of the community. Camp programs through Think Summer focus on the whole child. Teachers and administrators are expected to teach well and to function as adult mentors for students. Our community norms, listed below, underlie our school culture, and all community members are expected to commit themselves fully to them.

•  Value and respect the diverse contributions of each person in the community.

•  Assume positive intent and inquire if you are left with questions or concerns.

• Engage in face-to-face direct conversations; be clear, open, and honest in your conversations.

• Be present and participate.

Strong candidates are attracted to our mission and see themselves as engaged community members. They will need to create and implement relevant curriculum for their assigned camp. The camp director’s daily activities include supervising and assisting student camp counselors, implementing activity plans, and working in collaboration with administrators to ensure safety and efficacy of camper care. The camp director reports to the Think Summer Principal and the Director of Think Summer.

Faculty positions in the Think Summer Department require familiarity with assigned subject curricula and experience working with children is strongly preferred. Experience supervising employees is also preferred, but not required. The Albuquerque Academy Think Summer Department offers camps in various disciplines including, but not limited to: academics, athletics, and the arts.

Albuquerque Academy seeks to maintain a diverse and energetic faculty. We encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent school communities. This position has multiple vacancies and will be open until all are filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. Please explain why Think Summer is the right fit for you and detail how you inspire a love of learning and passion for your specialty subjects.

Essential Functions

• Design thoughtful lessons and activities for assigned camps.

• Help student camp counselors manage activity and camper behavior.

• Provide timely support and feedback to student employees.

• Collaborate with parents and administrators to offer individualized support of each student.

• Communicate effectively with students and families about activities, learning goals, and student progress.

• Foster and maintain a culture of mutual respect, equitable practice, and joy, in and out of the classroom. Demonstrate cultural competence and communicate and collaborate effectively across differences.

• Set high expectations for student learning, academic achievement, and character development.

Other Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned student camp counselors.

• Developed specialized training for camp counselors regarding camp activities and expectations.

• Supervise campers during the lunch period.

• Attend faculty training, student employee training, and Think Summer open house.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Deep knowledge of the course content in assigned subjects and the ability to convey that knowledge to students clearly and coherently.

• Expertise in coaching students in clear presentation of their solutions.

• Demonstrable and effective classroom management skills.

• Ability to work well with people, especially adolescents.

• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Capacity to work independently and on a team.

• Excellent communication and public-relations skills.

• Strong organizational skills and time-management skills.

• Computer skills including desktop publishing, and Microsoft Office software, learning management systems, and online survey completion.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Experience

• Experience and expertise in assigned course curricula is required.

• Experience with adolescents is preferred.

• Experience supervising employees is preferred.

Working Environment

• Generally, duties are performed indoors and outdoors in a classroom, office setting, open space, or athletic facility.

• Hours are generally from 7:50 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extensions for before and after school care programs. Partial days are available.

• Additional required events may take place outdoors and may extend into pre-school hours, the late afternoon/evening, or weekends.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. Must be able to traverse school facilities and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency. Involves long periods of standing/sitting. Frequently involves carrying supplies, communicating/speaking, retrieving files and supplies, writing, using a computer, and reading for preparing daily teaching and grading.

EEO/ADA Compliance

Albuquerque Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Academy will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.