Classroom Teacher–Algebra Bridge Camp

Memphis Shelby County Schools•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for professional instructions during Algebra Bridge Camp designed to provide students with 8th grade-level content needed for achieving success in Algebra I that will lead to increased enrollment in and completion of higher level mathematics courses.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and an endorsement in Algebra I with a valid Tennessee certificate.
Commitment for the entire period of Algebra Bridge Camp.
May involve missing some district training opportunities.
Attendance at ALL preparatory planning sessions and periodic administrative meetings.
Availability prior to the end of the regular school assignment contract to participate in Algebra Bridge Camp setup and preparation.
Availability for Algebra Bridge Camp closeout operations which may occur after the new academic year contract has started.
Valid High School Mathematics 7-12 License (Algebra I)
Valid Middle Grades 6-8 License

Nice To Haves

LEVEL 4/5 TEACHERS ARE PREFERRED

Responsibilities

Creates an Algebra Camp educational environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and needs of the students; prepares instructional materials for algebra instruction and provides written evidence of preparation to Site Administrator – Algebra Bridge Camp upon request.
Establishes a standard of classroom behavior; maintains classroom management inside and outside of the school.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on an established timetable and provides written and oral progress reports to parents/guardians, Site Administrator – Algebra Bridge Camp and selected staff. Administers assessments.
Plans Algebra Bridge Camp curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students within state and Algebra Bridge Camp requirements based on the educational, physical, and emotional levels of student development.
Confers with parents and appropriate resource staff to develop educational programs for students.
Creates learning materials geared to students’ abilities and interests.
Instructs students by using educational strategies and techniques to improve sensory, motor and perceptual-motor development, perception, memory, language, communication skills, cognition, social, and emotional development.
Motivates students and provides consistent reinforcement of learning skills and provides continuous assessment and feedback to students for all learning activities.
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district and Algebra Bridge Camp regulations.
Assists administration in implementing all policies and rules governing Algebra Bridge Camp student activities and conduct.
Facilitate enrichment activities that address the “big ideas” of algebra.
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.