Enrichment Instructor

July 25

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Rocketship Public Schools

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A collective of parents, teachers, & leaders working to transform the future for students in low-income communities.

Rocketship Model • Eliminating the Achievement Gap • Parent Empowerment • Leadership Development • Public Elementary Charter School

501 - 1000

Description

• Motivate students to participate in learning activities; create a positive student culture; maintain high behavioral expectations for all students • Follow network guidelines for curriculum (scope and sequence maps, unit plans, lesson plans) and adapt when necessary to meet the needs of your students (PE, Science, Art) • Develop a year-long scope and sequence map, thematic unit plans, and lesson plans to teach discrete content skills (Gardening, Drama, or Spanish) throughout the school year. • Differentiates content by age-group and/or grade-level to ensure that activities are developmentally appropriate. • Collaborate with school staff to develop a positive culture focused on Rocketship’s core values (respect, responsibility, persistence, empathy) • Serve as the leader and facilitate large group lessons on the topics indicated above • Communicate and collaborate with fellow ECCs, teachers, and school leaders; participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the Rocketship team • Ensure that students have access to a positive and productive learning environment by enforcing all campus safety rules and behavior expectations; respond to occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue and/or occasional interactions with children who require additional support with behavior • Inventory and maintain Enrichment Center materials and accessories • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor (arrival/dismissal support, lunch and recess duties)

Requirements

• Passion for working with children; ability to motivate and support children in reaching high levels of academic success • High School diploma required • At least 2 years of college or passing score on Rocketship’s Paraprofessional Assessment • Belief in the value of enrichment education for all children • Previous experience or training working with youth • Previous experience managing and/or teaching groups of elementary-age students is strongly preferred • Content expertise preferred • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of staff members • Ability to learn laws, rules, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to Rocketship Public Schools • Fluency in English