Enthusiastic and Experienced Part Time - Brookline, United States - Washington Square Academy

Description

Robotics Teacher for the Academic Year)

WHO WE ARE:

Washington Square Academy has its origins as a small after school program. From a living room table, we began teaching a handful of students.

Throughout the 6 years of running a small after school program, we saw immense growth in all of our students.

We saw a need for children to get academic support in small groups; and wanting to rise to that challenge, WSA was born Since we were established over a year ago, Washington Square Academy has become known for its rigorous honors curriculum; our standards of excellence have paved t he way for us to grow into the school we are today.

As educators we believe that a student's needs always come first - and that means exceptional education, exceptional support, and exceptional classroom engagement.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Dynamic educator with an innovative approach to designing and implementing educational programs and curricula.

Approach to disseminating curriculum through a lens which develops a students critical & creative thinking skills, and helps students create and meet goals around their high school and post-secondary aspirations.

An educator who embraces project-based learning, and is eager to learn more about and/or build upon implementing current educational technologies into their classroom.

Educational philosophy rooted in equity, using multicultural/ inclusive resources, and challenging traditional educational paradigms which potentially hinder students developing a lifelong love of learning.

As a colleague, we are looking for a person who is a true team player, eager to work together as w e grow and develop the WSA academic offerings, as well as the overall WSA school climate and culture.

Core Competencies:
⬧ Educational/Organizational 'Change-Maker' mentality

⬧ Provides a wide variety of formative and summative Student Assessment

⬧ Curriculum development and creating thorough and detailed lesson plans.

⬧ SMART Classroom/ Educational technology skills and/or an eagerness to learn how to effectively incorporate

technology into the classroom

⬧ Experience teaching/ incorporating executive function strategies and Study Skills into curriculum

⬧ Gap Analysis & Remediation

⬧ Eager to build supportive relationships with students and faculty that are rooted in communication, flexibility and the collective goal of skill building and academic/professional growth

⬧ Critical & Creative Thinker

⬧ Licensure


Current STEM Curriculum:

The current STEM and wood shop curriculum offers a comprehensive learning experience that integrates skills in science, technology, engineering, and math while incorporating hands-on projects.

Students are equipped with a range of skills that include the use of basic crafting tools, soldering, and coding in Python.

One of the exciting projects in this curriculum involves creating a light display by combining their knowledge and abilities.

The curriculum begins with an introduction to foundational scientific principles and concepts. Students learn about electricity, circuits, and how light works. They explore the properties of different materials and understand the basic principles of design and engineering.

Once they have a solid understanding of these concepts, students progress to learning how to use basic crafting tools effectively and safely.

They acquire skills in measuring, cutting, shaping, and assembling various materials, including wood, metal, and plastic. This part of the curriculum helps them develop their craftsmanship and attention to detail.


Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We are closely monitoring Covid-19 updates and current data. At present, students and staff are masking aside from lunch and outdoor recess. Additionally WSA students and staff test weekly for Covid-19. We frequently sanitize high touch surfaces.

• Bachelor's (preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (required)

Work Location:
In person


Job Types:
Part-time, Contract


Pay:
$ $30.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Grade school specialties:

• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade

Physical setting:

• School

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location:
In person