General Summary : Supports the Summer I.D.E.A.S. mission through teaching and implementing age-appropriate activities for students in grades K -4 as determined by the instructor’s approved course proposal and/or the Director of Summer Programs in alignment with the summer program objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delivery of a broad range of classroom and camp duties leading to effective student learning, classroom management, and instruction.

• Increases the academic performance of all students in the content area by creating a learning environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Conducts instruction and activities for students consistent with the approved summer program curriculum, including outdoor classroom spaces to provide learning and enrichment opportunities in the natural world.
• Creates a supportive and positive learning environment for all students that encourages social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
• Plans a program study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Summer Programs to advise, plan, and implement effective interventions.
• Participate in and actively engage with weekly field excursions, taking on the responsibility of ensuring the safety and well-being of students throughout the duration of the trips.
• Prepares for classes as assigned and shows evidence of lesson preparation upon request.
• Works collaboratively with Summer Program Directors to strengthen the Summer Program.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve an optimal learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Assumes responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities.
• Works collaboratively to meet diverse needs.
• Completes other tasks as deemed appropriate by administration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to differentiate instruction in mixed ability classrooms
• Strong classroom management skills with the ability and the desire to work with a diverse student body
• Ability to be comfortable supervising students at area pools, lakes, parks, and ponds.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and maintain positive professional relationships
• Ability to read, comprehend, follow and give oral and written instructions
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong degree of self- direction and motivation
• High level of maturity, confidentiality, and assertiveness
• Capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with others
• Capable of competently operating technology

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Experience in educational technology
  • CPR/AED Certification