Ground school instructor job description

Essential Job Functions

1.Establish a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.

2.Plan, prepare, and implement instructional activities to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles or special needs.

3.Identify, select, create, and modify instructional resources.

4.Be available to assist students via phone, computer, and email.

5.Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and develop plans for improvement.

6.Provide individual and/or small group instruction to meet student needs.

7.Meet course goals and contribute to the achievement of district-wide goals.

8.Evaluate student progress and demonstrate gains in student performance.

9.Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures.

10.Communicate effectively and regularly, orally and in writing, with students, parents and other stakeholders and respond to any correspondence as evidenced in log.

11.Assist with screening, evaluating, and recommending interventions for students.

12.Complete reports, collect data, and provide information for monitoring of program and student performance.

13.Participate in school activities including, but not limited to team meetings, staff development, student outreach activities and events, home visits, presentations, and instructional tutoring.

14.Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and maintaining current and timely records including weekly student/parent contact records.

15.Grade all assignments within a 48 hour period and enter grades in Blackboard in a timely manner and maintain accurate grade books

16.Create teaching videos for students (To be archived online)

17.Enter grades in Power School SMS at marking periods

18.Performs duties related to activities required to ensure accurate and timely submission of data

19.Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduated from an accredited college or university with Bachelor's degree. Valid Tennessee professional teacher's license. Minimum of two (2) years of successful classroom experience. Degree Equivalency Formula: Bachelor's Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience. Master's Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master's degrees are required, years for Bachelor's Degrees must be included.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the functions of the school division and its operating procedures Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships Ability to coordinate multiple priorities Ability to operate a computer and use appropriate software applications and peripheral office equipment Demonstrated proficiency in math english, grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

Physical Demands: Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis; and some dexterity in operating office equipment; must be able to use hands and fingers for sign language.
Unavoidable Hazards: The position is exposed to no unusual environmental hazards.
Sensory (ADA) Requirements: The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

Shelby County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the district to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

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At EDMO, staff members spend their time connecting with kids, honing leadership skills and making a real impact - all while rocking wacky costumes and getting pied in the face! Our positions offer a unique opportunity to help kids uncover hidden talents, while pursuing your own personal and professional goals and passions. Spend your time developing translatable and transferable professional skills (like mentoring and classroom management) while growing social emotional learning skills side by side with the kids (like collaboration, empathy and problem solving).

The After School Instructor is responsible for teaching all curriculum for students in their program. They train on all EDMO Science, Maker, and Technology curriculum. Instructors should be prepared for personal and professional growth, classroom management practice, and a whole lot of FUN!
Main duties include:

Approach education with passion and excitement and build positive role model relationships with students

Refine curriculum and add personal contributions as seen fit

Interact with parents in a professional and energetic manner

Help cultivate healthy self-esteem and a natural love for learning

Be responsible for supply inventory, bin prep and clean-up

Maintain accurate reporting: attendance records, class notes, daily log, incident reports

Lead engaging and well organized recreation activities designed to promote teamwork, collaboration and fun physical activity

Attend staff meetings and professional development series

Ensure all students are safe and have a positive experience in our program this includes diligently following all EDMO Covid-19 guidelines and restrictions

Exhibit the EDMO Vibe and demonstrating through actions and words each of the social emotional learning (SEL) skills of empathy, responsibility, initiative, collaboration, problem solving and emotion management, while also reinforcing these qualities in other staff and kids

After School Program Specifics:

Each day staff members will support students in their academics from the regular school day, provide engaging enrichment using existing EDMO curriculum, facilitate physical activity periods aligned with EDMO's company philosophy from existing outlines and best practices.

Position reports to: Site Director

Children’s Day School (CDS) is a co-educational preschool through eighth grade school serving over 470 students in the Mission Dolores neighborhood of San Francisco. Spanning two campuses, and home to a diverse community of students, faculty, and families, CDS is a vibrant learning community. Our teachers practice constructivist teaching; born of “learning by doing,” it is how we achieve excellent academics. We believe by encouraging children to fully engage in complex topics, and in myriad ways we are giving them tools to become lifelong learners and passionate citizens of the world. To learn more about CDS, visit our website at www.cds-sf.org.

CDS is located on a beautiful, secluded half-acre in the Mission near Dolores Park. Our after care program employs the use of indoor classrooms, environmental ed. kitchen, wood chips area and climbing structure, farm and garden (featuring eleven chickens and two sheep), and a play yard among the largest of independent schools in the city.

The Role

We are looking for experienced youth development workers to be available to teach in the event of instructor absences in our afterschool program. Reporting to the Extended Program Director, the substitute instructor is responsible for supervising students in grades 1 – 8 and supporting the operation of the program.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• High School
• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent preferred
• Experience teaching or leading youth activities and excellent classroom management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as a great sense of humor.
• Demonstrate the ability to take initiative, work passionately and joyfully, and collaborate effectively with colleagues, students and parents.
• Express the desire and ability to take on increasing responsibility in the classroom and the CDS community, and to participate generously.
• Strong commitment to building a learning community where the people, culture and curriculum reflect the racial, ethnic, economic and family diversity of San Francisco.
• Possess dynamic problem-solving and communication skills.
• Be proficient in technology: email, word processing, photos, etc.

Compensation

$20.00 - $23.65/hr - depending on education and experience

Physical Demands of Position

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a school employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals to perform the essential responsibilities of the job:

• Ability to sit, stand, move, communicate, hear and read during the course of normal teaching activities;
• Able to think and concentrate for sustained periods of time, and to perform teaching responsibilities with patience and professionalism required to effectively work with children;
• In person attendance necessary to perform essential job functions;
• May be exposed to childhood illnesses.

To Apply

• Apply on our website at careers.cds-sf.org. Include resume, cover letter, names of 3 references and an idea for an engaging activity for elementary aged students
• Please do NOT call regarding this position. If we believe you are a match, we will contact you to schedule an interview.

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