What are the responsibilities and job description for the Literacy Education at IS 468 KECCS - Brooklyn NY position at NIA COMMUNITY SERVICES NETWORK INC?
In partnership with the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE), ExpandED Schools LIT C.R.E.W. offers middle school students:
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3-5 more hours per week of engagement in literacy during afterschool
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Selection of diverse reading texts that support students' interests and voice
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Allows students the time and opportunity they need to improve academically, by building and exercising vocabulary techniques, supporting their comprehension skills
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Smaller group environment that supports student learning, project-based enrichment, and overall experience
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Opportunity to showcase literacy work at an end-of-year student convening
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Literacy educators will instruct students 3-5 times a week in small group settings to supplement and enhance reading comprehension using vocabulary techniques during in-class reading/English language arts instruction.
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Literacy educators will prepare weekly lesson plans per a set program curriculum, supporting the individual needs of each student.
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Literacy educators will work with at least two groups of seven to fifteen students each, at least three times a week, leading students through high-interest texts (novels, non-fiction chapter books, short stories, articles, etc.) using a vetted curricular model.
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Literacy educators will work with the Program Manager, site director, classroom teachers, school administration, and parents to maximize student achievement.
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Literacy educators may have additional opportunities to share special interests or talents and work with students on enrichment areas in addition to small group reading instruction.
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Literacy educators will be responsible for creating and submitting a basic budget plan, outlining any associated
materials for their work with students
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Literacy educators will dedicate at least two hours a week to support the planning of literacy work
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Literacy educators must be available to attend professional development training by ExpandED Schools, supporting their literacy development, instructional support, and classroom management.
Required Education and Experience:
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At least two years of college credit towards a bachelor's degree or an associate's degree (Preferred)
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Avid reader who has a desire to elicit a passion for reading in young people
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Background in the following arts: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Digital Media, Journalism (Preferred)
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Willingness to serve after 2:00 PM at a NYC public middle school and commit to working Monday-Friday (approximately 15-20 hours per week) through the 2024-2025 school year
Special Considerations:
All literacy educators must undergo a fingerprinting/criminal background check as per regulations with the employer and partake in the Lit C.R.E.W. training overview facilitated by ExpandED Schools to start in this role.
Salary : $23 - $30