Teacher (Temporary-Summer)

Scope:

To plan, implement, monitor, and supervise educational activities that promote English Language Arts (ELA), and Math instruction for elementary students in a summer program setting.  

Essential Functions

• Utilizing the Lavinia Rise Curriculum, plan and carry out developmentally appropriate lessons and experiences for elementary school children to advance mastery and development in Math and ELA.

• Coordinate the planning and implementation of daily lessons that incorporate children’s individual goals in Math and ELA.

• Collaborate with partner(s) and program staff to plan for each child’s progress utilizing Lavinia Rise screenings and assessments, parent input, support strategies, and observations. 

• Provide robust academic and enrichment programming that helps students to explore their interests, engage in their community, and discover their potential.

• Conduct and record on-going assessment of students.

• Ensure the health and safety of children, families and staff, per agency, federal, state and local policies.

• Ensure no child is left unsupervised at any time.

• Work with and demonstrate a commitment, caring, and respect for children and adults regardless of race, gender, age, and cultural or ethnic background

• A self-starter with the ability to multitask to meet various deadlines and complete tasks. 

• Maintain confidentiality of information related to home and school environment.

• Assist in enrollment and recruitment activities. 

• Further professional development by regularly attending state, and local training and meetings of relevance to program goals including training on the Lavinia Rise Curriculum. 

• Direct, monitor and evaluate student development in Math and ELA and implement change as necessary. 

• Create and maintain a safe, healthy and developmentally focused learning environment.

• Conduct ongoing monitoring of the site, lesson plans, classroom environments, adult child interactions and family participation.

• Supervise, attend, monitor and conduct staff meetings and training.

• Maintain the records and other program data as required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Schools/Professional: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk, sit, see, talk and hear, and use hands to manipulate. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb steps, stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The employee is required to supervise students, requiring the employee to match walking speed that matches the student and may at times require the ability to run to safeguard students. The employee must occasionally lift (up to 50 pounds), carry, and move students.  Employees must occasionally move equipment and/or supplies. The job is performed for the most part in a school setting with occasional outside weather conditions. The noise level is that of a typical school setting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a BA/BS Degree in Elementary or Secondary Education from an accredited college or university preferred;

• BA/BS in progress with an Elementary/Secondary Education Major

• CPR/First Aid Certified or ability to obtain certification.

• Proficient knowledge of internet applications and programs including Google technology and Microsoft Office Word and Excel. The ability to learn and utilize the necessary programs for this position.

• Strong interpersonal and professional skills including but not limited to professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability. 

• Ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups both orally and in writing. 

• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, colleagues, and all agency staff. Ability to provide services for those persons facing economic, social, health, age, and educational barriers.

• Ability to work with children and families with disabilities.

• Ability to establish positive and productive working relationships with parents/caregivers.

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment (as deemed necessary).

• Perform work in a professional manner that upholds Wayne Metro’s policies and procedures. 

Minimum Competencies:

• CPR/First Aid Certified or ability to obtain certification.

• Proficient knowledge of internet applications and programs including Google technology and Microsoft Office Word and Excel. The ability to learn and utilize the necessary programs for this position.

• Strong interpersonal and professional skills including but not limited to professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability. 

• Ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups both orally and in writing. 

• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, colleagues, and all agency staff. Ability to provide services for those persons facing economic, social, health, age, and educational barriers.

• Ability to work with children and families with disabilities.

• Ability to communicate effectively with young children and their families.

• Ability to establish positive and productive working relationships with parents/caregivers.

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment (as deemed necessary).

• Perform work in a professional manner that upholds Wayne Metro’s policies and procedures, including Head Start Standards of Conduct. 

• Comply with all policies/procedures, State licensing regulations, Head Start Performance standards and GSRP standards. Perform work in a manner that upholds Wayne Metro policies and procedures.

• Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel to various sites.

Licensing and Other Requirements:

• Valid identification and reliable transportation.

• Although the Covid-19 vaccination is no longer mandated, it is encouraged. Wayne Metro will always prioritize the safety of our staff and clients.

• Ability to pass State of Michigan Child Care Background Check

Work Hours:  

Work schedule is Monday – Friday, with specific hours (and occasional Saturdays) to be determined by department needs. 

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/D/V

Salary : $44