Reading Enrichment Teacher

YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South • Cordova, TN

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About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are looking for a certified teacher to work in the Summer Learning Loss Prevention (SLLP) program in a Summer Camp setting. The part-time Reading Enrichment Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and leading the educational activities of the SLLP program under the supervision of a Program Director. The Reading Intervention Teacher guides the academic and social development of children, ensuring a safe, enriching, and healthy learning environment that promotes progress and learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Current State teaching certification.
• A minimum of two years’ teaching experience in an early childhood or elementary education setting.
• Exceptional group management, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in planning and delivering reading instruction.
• Must possess speaking, listening, and writing skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults.
• Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of YMCA mission, purpose, and goals, childcare policies, and YMCA standards; ensure the program meets the highest standards of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Preparing lesson plans according to the Four Blocks Literacy curriculum model.
• Working with the Site Director to administer the pre- and post- reading STAR assessments.
• Attend all required trainings and staff meetings.
• Instructing and facilitating according to the Four Blocks model and leading the classroom according to the fidelity and quality requirements.
• Ensuring 1:8 ratio is maintained throughout the literacy portion of the day.
• Meeting daily with the Teacher Assistant to review activities and ensure continuity of classroom support strategies, and ensuring desired program goals and outcomes are met.
• Proactively managing classroom behavior.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of students (e.g., inclusion accommodations, English language learner strategies).
• Monitoring and reporting to the Site Director on weekly attendance, student progress, and behavior.
• Assisting the Site Director with planning and attending the parent/caregiver workshops.
• Working with volunteers and community partners, as needed.
• Decorating classrooms according to the weekly theme to create a stimulating learning environment.
• Setting up for and cleaning up after all classroom activities.
• Collaborating with Enrichment Leaders to ensure literacy instruction is aligned with enrichment activities.
• Assisting the Site Director in other duties as assigned.
• Employee will accurately report work time via the approved YMCA Clocking method
• Upholding and exemplifying the YMCA’s Core Values and principles of Character Development.
• All other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees