Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Lower School Summer School Teachers to join our summer program. Under the guidance of the Lower School Principal, the Summer School Teacher will provide instruction across multiple subject areas, creating engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons that support academic enrichment and reinforcement.

The ideal candidate is committed to maintaining a safe, supportive, and well‑supervised classroom environment while fostering creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning. Strong communication with administration, parents, and guardians is essential to support student development and ensure a positive summer school experience.

This role also includes documenting student work and progress and contributing to a nurturing learning environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of young learners throughout the summer session.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field. (degrees and course credits must be earned from a nationally or internationally accredited college or university)
• One year of Elementary or Middle School teaching experience – OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed above.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work outside normal business hours, if necessary.
• Must be able to understand, read/ write in English to follow basic instructions, and take, direction from supervisors and clients.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with Virtus/Safe Environment policy.
• Able to work all required shifts and possible extended hours.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or Elementary Education or related field.
• Strong knowledge of content area curriculum and instructional methodologies.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, in multi-aged environments.
• Experience to demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; strong organization skills; handling multiple tasks and projects, and good judgement.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others.
• Demonstrated ability to protect and maintain confidential information.
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilizes excellent time and stress management skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:

1. Classroom Management (80%)

• Supports student learning and development through written, verbal and hands- on coaching and modeling in a positive and supportive manner.

• Work in close harmony with the administration and with each other.

• Be responsible for the assigned students' instruction.

• Responsible for the immediate supervision and safety of students during class time, advisory, the assigned time of supervision duty, and on off-campus school excursions.

• Review and administer correction in cases of student misconduct.

• Require mannerly and respectful behavior from students.

• Respect individual differences among students and formulate plans for providing for these differences; Attend all faculty, department and parent-teacher meetings.

• Be responsible for the cleanliness of the classroom.

• Attend and help supervise students at any school sponsored program.

• Maintain high standards of professional and personal conduct, including on-line presence.

• Communicate via email or phone with students only for school-related concerns.

2. Administrative (10%)

• Prepare lessons plans, if needed.

• Keep accurate records of attendance and class work, submitting student evaluations, including report cards and grade updates, at scheduled times.

• Distribute and collect required forms, records or correspondence.

3. Performs other related duties as assigned (10%)

• Serves as community relations liaison for company.

• Actively participates as an effective member of the team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

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