CONNECT-Instructor

West Point Association of Graduates•West Point, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) is seeking Instructors for the CONNECT Program, a part of the Alumni Support Department. The CONNECT Program is an after-school initiative in collaboration with Highland Falls Intermediate School, aimed at enhancing the quality of life for prospective USMA Staff and Faculty, and the overall community. CONNECT Instructors will provide extracurricular enrichment courses to students in grades 2-8, focusing on instilling beneficial skill sets in science, technology, robotics, engineering, arts, math (STREAM), and the humanities. Instructors are part-time employees who work on segments of the CONNECT curriculum based on their skills and experience, covering areas such as social studies, English, sciences, tutoring, activities, fitness, health, culture, and music.

Requirements

Must enjoy working with children.
Reliable transportation to and from work are a must.
Must live within commuting distance of West Point.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree desired
Credit hours in either Education, Psychology, Social Work, counseling, Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or related fields is desired
Experience in the education field is desired.
Background in STREAM, visual performing arts, or sports coaching a plus.
Native or fluent Spanish language skills is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work with the Director of CONNECT to implement hands-on-multi-sensory, project-based lessons and activities to children, which are provided in the context of academically stimulating lessons based on the thematic curriculum.
Submit lesson plans to the program Assistant Director for approval according to submission schedule.
Work with the Assistant Director and Lead Teacher to plan lessons and provide supervision during all activities for about 20 students per class.
Participate in curriculum and other professional development trainings as required.
Use creative/innovative teaching strategies that enhance and encourage an increase in literacy skills, social-emotional learning, and STREAM.
Work with the Director and Assistant Director to develop and plan culminative event activities that will showcase learning and creativity.
Engage and communicate with parents and families as required by the Director.
Monitor authorized parent/guardian pick up.
Participate in community outreach and meetings as required.
Flexibility to work across all after school programs to provide coverage when needed.