Reading Instructor

Equus • Dayton, OH

5d • $42,697 - $47,720

About The Position

The Reading Instructor helps students improve standardized reading test scores by delivering instruction with provided curriculum resources and developing new or updated curriculum as needed. The instructor creates a positive classroom atmosphere, maintains accountability and classroom standards, and builds rapport to support student motivation and learning. The role includes documenting attendance, performance, progress, and behavior; tracking student achievement; and helping students set short-, intermediate-, and long-term goals. The instructor also integrates applied academic activities into the curriculum, prepares and maintains a clean classroom, recognizes student success, follows data-integrity measures for instruction and testing, reports deficiencies to a manager, and maintains positive working relationships with coworkers. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Certification 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 experience in a teaching capacity with disadvantaged youth.

Responsibilities

• Help students achieve improved standardized testing scores in reading.
• Establish student/instructor rapport and create a positive classroom atmosphere that promotes motivation.
• Maintain classroom accountability to support maximum learning.
• Document student attendance, performance, progress, and behavior in a timely manner and in accordance with 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 of conduct.
• Prepare the classroom adequately and maintain classroom cleanliness.
• Track student performance and achievement and assist students in setting short-, intermediate-, and long-term goals.
• Relate effectively to the student population and recognize student success in the classroom.
• Adhere to data-integrity measures related to classroom instruction and testing.
• Create and sustain positive working relationships with coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities and networking programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level