Academic Mentor

Parks & People•Baltimore, MD

11h

About The Position

Parks & People has worked since 1984 to build public–private partnerships that sustain and improve Baltimore’s parks and green spaces, with a legacy of investing in projects that revitalize green programs that allow children, youth and adults to learn, grow, and explore their natural environment. Our vision is to ensure that everyone in Baltimore is connected to nature, their community and each other through vibrant parks and green spaces. SuperKids Camp is a six-week academic enrichment program designed to help elementary school-aged students in Baltimore City improve or maintain their scholastic skills during the summer months. We focus our efforts in the following areas — reading, environmental literacy, character development, basic math skills, and fostering an appreciation of the environment through hands-on learning and field trips. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY: This position is responsible for the modeling of high-quality classroom instruction and effective teaching methods, management, supervision, and welfare of 4-6 counselor’s classrooms, ultimately improving reading skills while increasing environmental literacy and exposure to the natural world as a part of SuperKids Camp.

Requirements

Professional background in education with previous experience working with youth enrichment programs
Experience managing and/or providing professional development in an educational setting
Experience mentoring and/or managing staff in an educational setting
Knowledge of different learning styles and methods of content delivery
Ability to prepare and differentiate lesson plans and deliver instructions appropriate for grade level
Ability to connect and communicate with youth; knowledge of recreational activities and public school education policy
Knowledge of special education laws and regulations
Ability to make accommodations for the diverse learner
Working knowledge of the Google Suite, including Google Classroom
Good oral/written communication skills
Outstanding human relation skills needed to inspire and motivate students
Good time-management skills needed to handle multiple, concurrent classroom activities which serve the needs of students
Ability to develop goals and objectives appropriate for each student’s performance level
Valid teacher certification
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others