Math Intervention Teacher - PT/TEMP (51706)

Position Summary:

The Math Intervention Teacher will provide academic and social-emotional support to at-risk youth, ages 6-14. The Teacher will collaborate with school personnel, family members, and other service providers to meet the educational and developmental needs of the students.

Essential Job Functions:

• Give continuous attention to the total physical, emotional, social and cognitive needs of children in assigned class.
• Remains alert to physical safety and well-being of children
• Gives consistent care through on-going interactions such as talking, comforting, and playing
• Arranges room and materials to make an interesting and stimulating environment
• Observe children for signs of a growing interest in particular objects, people, play, and activities.
• Exercises ingenuity in providing children with experiences they need for development.
• Keep written reports of children’s progress.
• Exchange information with parents and staff guided by ethical principles in what information is shared
• Organize classroom too meet children's needs, interests and capacities
• Cooperate with the lead teacher in the preparation of course outlines, program activities, demonstrations, and field trips.
• Define responsibilities, learn techniques, and evaluate room activities.
• Perform daily inspections of children
• Check daily attendance of children in room
• Prepare and keep updated class schedule
• Perform general housekeeping tasks in the classroom
• Maintain necessary pupil records including attendance, health, and progress.
• Ensure all policies and procedures related to the project, including confidentiality and child protection guidelines, are adhered to.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the following areas: Education, Child development, Child Psychology, Psychology, Sociology, or any related fields.

Experience and Competencies:

• Two (2) years of demonstrated proficiency in the field of child development
• Excellent communication skills;
• Proficient in basic reading and writing skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion;
• Ability to work well in a team environment;
• Ability to endure constant activity throughout an eight hour day.
• Knowledge of the nature of young children
• Experience working with at-risk youth, preferably in an OST or IST setting.
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to engage students in learning.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and youth development.
• Ability to cope with emergencies and crises as they occur
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Salary : $25 - $26