Reading Instructor

Equus • Dayton, OH

4d

About The Position

The Reading Instructor helps students improve standardized reading test scores by delivering instruction using provided curriculum resources and developing new or updated curriculum as needed. The instructor creates a positive classroom atmosphere, builds rapport with students, maintains accountability, and integrates applied academic activities into lessons. The role includes preparing and maintaining a clean classroom, documenting attendance, performance, progress, and behavior according to program guidelines, and tracking student achievement while helping students set short-, intermediate-, and long-term goals. The instructor also upholds the Center’s dress code and behavioral standards, follows data-integrity measures for classroom instruction and testing, reports deficiencies to the manager, recognizes student success, and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Certified to teach in the state where the center is located.
• Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of the required subject area.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• One year of teaching experience with disadvantaged youth.

Responsibilities

• Help students improve standardized testing scores in reading.
• Establish rapport with students and promote a positive, motivating classroom atmosphere.
• Maintain classroom accountability to support learning.
• Document student attendance, performance, progress, and behavior according to program guidelines.
• Report deficiencies to the manager.
• Deliver instruction using provided curriculum resources and develop new or updated curriculum as needed.
• Integrate applied academic activities into the classroom curriculum.
• Hold students accountable for following the Center’s dress code and behavioral standards.
• Prepare the classroom adequately and maintain classroom cleanliness.
• Track student performance and achievement, and assist students with setting short-, intermediate-, and long-term goals.
• Relate effectively to the student population and recognize student success.
• Follow data-integrity measures related to classroom instruction and testing.
• Maintain positive working relationships with co-workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities.
• Networking programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time