PSA - Summer Certified Teacher - Middle School

PSA

• Summer Certified Teacher
• Middle School YMCA of Central Kentucky
• 3.9 Lexington, KY Job Details Seasonal $28
• $35 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications School experience Student performance assessment strategies Learning technology Teaching Certification Student performance data analysis Working with children Bachelor's degree Working with middle schoolers Literacy education Full Job Description

POWER SCHOLARS ACADEMY

™ PROGRAM The summer learning program is designed to address summer learning loss for low-income children living in urban communities and thereby enhance overall youth development, academic performance, and graduation rates. The Power Scholars Academy program runs Monday through Friday from June 15-July 17. Ideal candidates should be available all weeks of the program and attend a mandatory training on June 9. Pay will be based on rank and experience. Join our Team Do you believe that all children have extraordinary potential

• that all children can be scholars?

Do you want to work with educators who share your belief, and who are committed to delivering the best learning experiences possible for the scholars who need them most? Power Scholars Academy is the place for you! Join Power Scholars Academy to teach, enrich, inspire, and transform children into scholars. Work with Power Scholars Academy and change the world, one scholar at a time. Teach with

Power Scholars Academy:

We hire certified teachers to deliver our summer curriculum or to lead enrichment programs during the summer. Responsibilities Implementing (literacy & math)curricula and activities to meet academic standards Utilizing formal assessment data to refine and adapt curriculum lessons and inform instructional practices Developing daily engaging lesson plans aligned to specific learning objectives Delivering relevant, engaging, and rigorous lessons utilizing a variety of instructional methods Maintaining an organized and efficient classroom Adhering to all Power Scholars Academy and district professional expectations and compliance issues Creating a positive, achievement-oriented, organized and engaging learning environment Motivating and holding scholars to high academic and behavioral expectations Providing consistent rewards and/or consequences for scholar behavior grounded in positive discipline Empowering scholars to make positive choices and serving as a role model Being accountable for meeting scholars' individual academic and instructional needs Implementing collaborative and co-teaching instructional strategies with Power Scholars Academy Enrichment Leaders Communicating effectively with scholars, families, Power Scholars Academy staff, and host school staff Compliance with all Power Scholars Academy and/or district professional development requirements Qualifications Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree is preferred. Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school with K-8 children Valid state teaching certification, preferably with literacy and math specialty Previous and relevant experience in utilizing and implementing data-driven instructional practices Experience in the use of technology (computer/internet) for assessment and instruction Knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and strategies Drive to improve the minds and lives of scholars within their community Proven track-record of high achievement in a classroom setting Mastery of and enthusiasm for literacy/ mathematic standards and instructional rigor Excellent organizational and communication skills Committed to the goals of the program and approach Love and respect for children Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player Belief and commitment to the Y's mission and values The YMCA of Central Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pay based on rank and experience.