Summer Academy Teachers - Temporary

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami is seeking temporary Summer Academy Teachers for a seasonal summer position, renewable each year depending on funding and performance. This role also has the potential to continue as a part-time, school-year position. Teachers will design their summer curriculum aligned to the Miami-Dade Public School curriculum and will assist students in preparing for required state assessments and college admission tests. The ideal candidate is creative at engaging students, familiar with differentiated and trauma-informed instruction strategies, and welcomes working in a dynamic team setting. The Summer Academy runs from June 29-July 28, with mandatory teacher training from June 22 – June 26. Teachers work approximately 5 hours per day.

Requirements

Valid Florida Teaching Certificate
Ability to work with a diverse student population including communicating with people from diverse culture and ethnic backgrounds, socio-economic, educational levels.
Ability to pass a Level 2 Background screening

Nice To Haves

Creative at engaging students
Familiar with differentiated and trauma-informed instruction strategies
Welcomes working in a dynamic team setting

Responsibilities

Develops course objectives and lesson plans, and teaches a one-month course, following guidelines from the Miami Dade Public Schools curriculum and using a range of teaching methods and individualized instruction.
Prepares students for required state assessments and college admission tests using various teaching methods, including socio-emotional learning strategies, lectures and demonstrations.
Assesses student's progress and participates in research activities to assess student learning and overall program effectiveness.
Prepares and administers tests to evaluate student progress, records results, issues reports to inform progress, and counsels students when adjustment and academic problems arise.
Participates in staff team meetings aimed at addressing a child’s holistic needs.