POSITION SUMMARY

Person is an academic support to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) program students, After School Coordinator, and program staff over a variety of grades and academic levels. The Lead will help develop creative and engaging strategies to maximize alignment with the “regular school year and day” as well as assist program staff to deliver lessons and provide homework help.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal working conditions where there is no physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise and the like. Occasionally lifts average 15 pound boxes of supplies, materials, etc. to waist level. Must be able to observe and hear students, staff, and providers across a wide range of settings and interpret those observations for the purpose of evaluation, monitoring, and service modifications. Must be able to work during program hours.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates engaging lesson plans for a variety of grades and academic levels that support math skills, reading skills, writing skills and other basic life skills.
• Delivers differentiated lessons for grouped students that are not meeting Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations in an engaging and meaningful way.
• Provide assistance to the After School Coordinator and program staff in the development of lesson plans that are aligned with the regular school day (and year).
• Assists students with homework.
• Provides additional math support in lead up to annual Math-a-lon.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Certified teacher employed by Kalamazoo Public Schools
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills
• Experienced in developing thematic lessons.
• Experienced in differentiated instruction