Academy Teacher

Fathers•Selma, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Academy Teacher 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 the ACT. 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 address 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

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.

Nice To Haves

An unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, and trust
Reliable, accountable, motivated, and task-oriented
Team player, capable of working jointly with others, and inspiring collaboration
A positive role model, have patience, and be nurturing toward each student
Energetic and creative, able to develop, and pursue a robust future for The Academy's education program
Committed to improving the education and lives of the children and the future.

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 inform students of those goals.
Assist students with writing skills.
Develop mechanisms for engaging student families in The Academy program and student learning.
Develop, maintain, and adjust a weekly plan for The Academy.
Conduct baseline testing of students and monitor progress.
Provide periodic evaluations to parents.