Summer Academy Interventionist (K–3 & Grades 6–8)

Foundation Academies•Trenton, NJ

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Academy Interventionist provides targeted, high impact small group instruction to scholars who need additional support in foundational literacy and or mathematics. This role is critical to accelerating student learning by reinforcing key skills, closing learning gaps, and building confidence ahead of the upcoming school year. Interventionists will deliver structured, data driven instruction aligned to grade level standards while maintaining a strong focus on engagement, relationships, and measurable academic growth. Summer Academy is designed to solidify critical skills rather than introduce a large volume of new content. Interventionists play a key role in ensuring scholars return in the fall with stronger foundations, increased confidence, and readiness to succeed.

Requirements

NJ Certification required
Current teacher preferred or experience working with grades 6-12
Strong understanding of foundational literacy and or math instruction
Experience with small group or intervention instruction
Ability to analyze student data and adjust instruction accordingly
Strong classroom management and relationship building skills
Commitment to educational equity and high expectations for all scholars

Nice To Haves

Experience with structured literacy or Science of Reading practices
Familiarity with intervention programs and tools
Demonstrated success in accelerating student achievement

Responsibilities

Deliver targeted small group instruction to groups of 5 to 10 scholars in literacy and or math
Focus on foundational skill development including literacy such as phonics, fluency, comprehension, and writing, and math such as number sense, operations, and problem solving
Use diagnostic and progress monitoring data such as iReady or internal assessments to plan and adjust instruction
Implement aligned lessons and intervention materials provided by the academic team
Track and monitor scholar progress daily and weekly
Create a structured, engaging, and supportive learning environment
Build strong relationships with scholars to increase motivation and confidence
Collaborate with Summer Academy staff to ensure alignment and consistency
Uphold school wide expectations for culture, routines, and behavior
Deliver instruction that is standards aligned, objective driven, and responsive to student data
Use high leverage instructional strategies including explicit modeling and guided practice, frequent checks for understanding, and immediate feedback and error correction
Ensure all lessons are aligned to the Standard Objective Assessment framework