Summer Day Academic Teacher - Chicago, United States - Fourth Presbyterian Church

Fourth Presbyterian Church

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Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Chicago Lights Summer Day Program._

Summary

Summer Day Program provides dynamic summer learning and enrichment to students through creative academic, arts, and enrichment programming to combat summer learning loss.

Summer programs incorporate activities that encourage creativity, exploration, and critical thinking, such as language arts, math, science experiments, and field trips.

Summer programs provide opportunities for children to interact with peers outside of the school setting. This socialization helps develop important social skills such as communication, cooperation, and conflict resolution.

Summer Day is a safe place for students to learn and grow by sharpening their academic skills in language arts and math and engaging in music, dance, acting, art, and meditation.

Position Summary

The Academic Teacher for Summer Day is responsible for teaching grade-level appropriate instruction to students, aligned with the Common Core State Standards in the area of language arts, writing, and mathematics.

Each Teacher will collaborate with the Associate Director - Reading Specialist to create objective-driven, student-focused lessons, including the
use of hands-on, engaging learning techniques in line with the summer's theme.

Teachers and other Summer Day staff will enforce a program-wide classroom and management plan to ensure an organized, safe, and learning-centered environment.

Schedule
This is a seasonal, limited part-time position. Summer Day is in session from June 2- Aug 2, 2024, (no programming on July 4th & 5th.

The schedule for this position is 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday - to Thursday; and 8:00 to 3:00 pm on Fridays (Field Trips), Wednesday, July 31 (Final Rehearsal), and Thursday, Aug.

1, 2024 (Final Performance Day). Additionally, a few staff meeting dates will be set (Mandatory Staff Meeting in June - date TBD Planning Meetings TBD.

Why Work for Us

At Fourth Presbyterian Church/Chicago Lights, we offer more than just a job; we provide an opportunity to be a part of something extraordinary.

Nestled in the heart of Chicago's iconic Magnificent Mile, our location is more than just a workplace; it's an experience.

Here's why you'll love working here:

Work-Life Balance:
We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential.

With these incredible surroundings, you'll have ample opportunities to rejuvenate and recharge, whether it's a walk on the beach, a lakeside jog, or simply watching the sunset over Lake Michigan after a productive day.

Meaningful Impact:

By joining Fourth Presbyterian Church/Chicago Light, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities.

Professional Growth:
Working with Fourth Presbyterian Church/Chicago Light provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Positive Work Environment:
Fourth Church/Chicago Lights values collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect. We foster a positive work environment where teamwork and open communication are encouraged.

Diverse and Supportive Team:

Our organization values diversity and believes in the strength that comes from bringing together individuals with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Essential Functions

Provide appropriate gradelevel instruction in language arts, writing, and mathematics to 1215 students per class, 160 minutes per day, Monday-Thursday.
Provide written lesson plans to the Associate Director-Reading Specialist one week in advance of classes.
In partnership with the Associate Director-Reading Specialist, develop student goals and outcomes and administer student assessments and reports.
Collect and capture student work as requested by the Reading Specialist. Submit in a timely manner.
Identify students who may need additional educational support and collaborate with the Associate Director-Reading Specialist to coordinate and ensure the delivery of necessary services.
Responsibly manage and preserve instructional resources and materials during the program and return resources in the same conditions at the end of the program.
Plan prefield trip activities and participate in and monitor all field trips.
Provide a safe environment by escorting students to and from classes and mealtimes and supervise student mealtimes as scheduled
Communicate with the Associate Director-Reading Specialist regarding all student behavioral concerns and work together with all staff to create a safe, positive, and calm environment.
Adhere to the Tutoring and Summer Day Programs' employee policies.
Provide a welcoming, inclusive, and productive environment for volunteers.
If absent, support with securing a reliable substitute with similar and/or the same qualifications.
Provide traumainformed care to all, ensuring that program environments and interactions are safe, inviting, and demonstrate best practices.
Attend staff meetings as required.
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