SCHOOL AGE SUMMER TEACHER

Operation Breakthrough•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Summer School-Age Teacher for the School Age Department at Operation Breakthrough will instruct and supervise children and participate in school- related activities during the summer program. Hours M-F – 08:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience in the development and delivery of curriculums/programming.
Teaching certificate covering K-8th.
Complete three required OB training session & on-line training before start of summer program (May 26th - all training time is paid.)
Job-related/content experience required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with diverse populations.
Excellent organization and time management skills
High level of self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree a plus.

Responsibilities

Requires ability to read, write and complete necessary paperwork according to procedures.
Requires ability to bend, kneel and squat many times each day.
Requires visual and auditory ability to observe and speak with children.
Selects developmentally appropriate instructional activities.
Follows a daily routine that includes a balance between active and quiet, child-directed and teacher-directed, individual and group, indoor and outdoor activities.
Selects and introduces curriculum content which is relevant and meaningful to children
Provides information, resources and field trip opportunities related to children’s interests and needs.
Plans and implements experiences that promote a variety of skills including language and literacy development, mathematical concepts, science, service learning and social development.
Provides a wide variety of creative/ / expressive activity.
Completes detailed weekly lesson plans ensuring that all staff are aware of objectives.
Other duties as assigned.
Models and promotes positive dispositions (enthusiasm, friendliness, cooperation, affection, energetic).
Refrains from verbally comparing, criticizing, threatening and physically or emotionally overwhelming children.
Acknowledges children for being successful, helpful or thoughtful.
Encourages children to engage in conversations and events that are meaningful and exchange ideas and opinions.
Minimizes teacher-directed learning by involving children in problem- solving and conflict resolution techniques.
Maintains a classroom atmosphere that creates a feeling of community.
Plans and implements hands-on activities that develop social skills and self-esteem.
Facilitates transitions effectively throughout the day to prevent waiting time.
Moves around the classroom and outdoors to facilitate children’s involvement with materials and positions self so all children can be supervised.
Involves children in establishing classroom rules and limits that are consistent, reasonable, and clear and have a logical consequence.
Helps children learn empathy and respect for the rights and possessions of others.
Provides adequate time for children to respond and to complete activities.
Other duties as assigned.
Promotes agency mission, program mission and educational objectives.
Adheres to policies and procedures including maintaining confidentiality and supporting center’s code of ethical conduct.
Attends all agency assigned meetings, gathering information and implementing techniques upon return to the classroom.
All reports and required paperwork reflect timeliness, accuracy, and neatness.
Other duties as assigned.