CONNECT-Teacher

West Point Association of Graduates•West Point, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) is seeking Teachers for the CONNECT Program, an after-school enrichment program for students in grades 2-8. This program, part of the Alumni Support Department and the Hudson Valley Project (HVP), aims to enhance the quality of life for USMA Staff and Faculty families and the broader community. CONNECT Teachers will provide exciting extracurricular courses focused on Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Arts, Math (STREAM), and humanities, helping students develop essential skills to learn, create, excel, and lead.

Requirements

Experienced educators with the ability to supervise Instructors.
Must enjoy working with children.
Reliable transportation to and from work.
Must live within commuting distance of West Point.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS diploma 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.
A teaching degree is a plus.
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 and Assistant 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 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 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.