Academy Prep Teacher

Fathers•Selma, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is charged with ensuring that our students are ready to provide their best effort on the ACT and with assisting them in developing the skills they will need to succeed. Each of the four ACT sections must be thoroughly understood by a candidate for ACT Prep, and they must also be very data-driven and growth-oriented. Edmundite Missions has served the poorest of the poor since 1937 and continues to address the challenge of systemic poverty prevalent in Selma and in the Black Belt region of Alabama. We believe that each person is made in the image of God, imparting dignity to every person we serve. Our programs the most urgent needs of the community while also promoting the empowerment of people by achieving poverty eradication through educational and employment opportunities. We continually innovate to ensure both the short and long-term success of our fight against poverty.

Requirements

At least 5 years' experience teaching K-12 age students
Must possess strong teaching skills.
Ability to explain and instruct students at a basic level.
Strong knowledge in content area of choice, demonstrated through lesson planning, execution, and intervention with all students.
Excellent communications skills, both spoken and written
Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university

Nice To Haves

Data-driven and growth-oriented

Responsibilities

Teach all subjects in light of ACT requirements: math, reading, language arts, and science
Establishes specific goals for each class, topic, and project and informs students of those goals.
Assist students with homework, providing added teaching, and strengthening grade-level skills.
Provide students with supplement academic content, especially in reading and math
Develop and apply hands-on learning techniques, games, etc. to reinforce academic skills
Read with students and encourage engagement in reading
Create and oversee art projects or STEM experiential learning projects to reinforce learning and create interest and excitement
With the Youth Prosperity Program Manager, develop mechanisms for engaging student families in The Academy program and student learning
Develop, maintain, and adjust a weekly plan for The Academy and activities in coordination with the Program Manager
Oversee daily dismissal, ensuring that no student is released to an adult other than one pre-registered as cleared for that student's pick up
Ensure that the classroom is tidied and ready for other program at the end of each session
Conduct baseline testing of students and monitor progress
Provide individual or group evaluations to the Youth Prosperity Program Manager as appropriate