OST Instructor

College Success Foundation • Washington, DC

4d

About The Position

Our Mission: We coach and support students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to prepare for and graduate from college as transformational leaders in order to forge a just and equitable society.
College Success Foundation believes in respecting, upholding, and reflecting diversity and is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization. By leading with equity, and utilizing an anti-racist lens in our work, we center diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We believe students win when we have a high-performing culture that is committed to eliminating barriers to student achievement. Our passion is fostering educational equity, making college accessible and affordable to underserved students from low–income families.
POSITION SUMMARY
The CSF-DC Out-of-School Time (OST) Instructor is responsible for developing and implementing the OST classroom curriculum to include, but not limited to, English/Language Arts and Literature (all levels, grades 9-12), Math (Algebra (I and II), Geometry, and Pre-Calculus/Calculus), and Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics). The Instructor assists and facilitates non-academic programming and activities, including accompanying students on field trips and cultural experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in education or a unique content area of need (ELA, Math, STEM, Arts, and Microsoft Imagine Academy).
• Three years teaching experience in grades 7-12.
• Experience working with diverse populations and age groups, with particular emphasis on working with young people in grades 7-12.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.
• Knowledge of adolescent development principles and positive youth development theories.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Ability to maintain professionalism in unexpected situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other instructors, CSF-DC staff, school staff and other partners.
• Coach and mentor students in one-on one settings and in groups.
• Ability to effectively communicate and develop positive relationships with students.
• Relate well and respect cultural and human diversity.
• Be flexible, solve problems effectively, and prioritize tasks.
• Must be available for all pre-program training and orientation.

Responsibilities

• Develops appropriate grade level curricula, lesson plans and assessments.
• Develops and implements daily classroom activities and relevant student projects.
• Adapts lesson plans to suit diverse student needs and learning styles.
• Provides prescriptions for students at the end of summer programming outlining areas of need for academic improvement.
• Provides visible leadership and hands-on programmatic support for OST-based activities and services.
• Helps to build a positive learning community among CSF-DC Scholars by maintaining high classroom standards and high expectations for student learning.
• Collaborates with CSF-DC staff, school staff, administrators and external partners to ensure and maintain CSF's on-going positive relationships with its summer program partners.
• Communicates information to students clearly, respectfully, and with an emphasis on motivating and inspiring all program participants.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees