Academy Prep Teacher

Fathers of St Edmund, Southern Missions, Inc.; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Job summary

The Fathers of St Edmund, Southern Missions, Inc. in Selma, AL is seeking an experienced educator to prepare students for the ACT and help them develop essential skills for success.

The teacher will cover math, reading, language arts, and science while focusing on ACT requirements and data-driven growth. Responsibilities include setting clear goals, assisting with homework, using hands-on learning techniques, and engaging with families.

Qualifications

• Teach all subjects in light of ACT requirements and support student growth.
• Establishes specific goals for each class, topic, and project and informs students of those goals.
• Assist students with homework, providing added teaching and strengthening grade-level skills.
• Develop and apply hands-on learning techniques, games, etc. to reinforce academic skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach math, reading, language arts, and science aligned with ACT requirements.
• Set measurable goals for each class and project; communicate to students.
• Support homework and reinforce grade-level skills with extra teaching.
• Provide supplemental academic content, especially in reading and math.
• Develop hands-on learning activities to reinforce skills.

Skills

ACT Prep

Differentiated Instruction

Data-driven

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)

Position Description

Charged with ensuring that our students are ready to provide their best effort on the ACT and with assisting them in developing the skills they will need to succeed. Each of the four ACT sections must be thoroughly understood by a candidate for ACT Prep, and they must also be very data-driven and growth-oriented.

Roles and Responsibilities

Academic Support

• Teach all subjects in light of ACT requirements: math, reading, language arts, and science
• Establishes specific goals for each class, topic, and project and informs students of those goals.
• Assist students with homework, providing added teaching, and strengthening grade-level skills.
• Provide students with supplement academic content, especially in reading and math
• Develop and apply hands-on learning techniques, games, etc. to reinforce academic skills

Activities

• Read with students and encourage engagement in reading
• Create and oversee art projects or STEM experiential learning projects to reinforce learning and create interest and excitement
• With the Youth Prosperity Program Manager, develop mechanisms for engaging student families in The Academy program and student learning

Supervision

• Develop, maintain, and adjust a weekly plan for The Academy and activities in coordination with the Program Manager
• Oversee daily dismissal, ensuring that no student is released to an adult other than one pre-registered as cleared for that student's pick up
• Ensure that the classroom is tidied and ready for other program at the end of each session

Evaluation

• Conduct baseline testing of students and monitor progress
• Provide individual or group evaluations to the Youth Prosperity Program Manager as appropriate

Characteristics

• An unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, and trust
• Reliable, accountable, motivated, and task-oriented
• Team player, capable of working jointly with others and inspiring collaboration
• A positive role model, have patience, and be nurturing toward each student
• Energetic and creative, able to develop, and pursue a robust future for The Academy's education program
• Committed to improving the education, lives, and future of Selma

Expected Hours of Work

• Standard days of work are Monday through Thursday 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM.

Required Education and Experience

• At least 5 years' experience teaching K-12 age students
• Must possess strong teaching skills.
• Ability to explain and instruct students at a basic level.
• Strong knowledge in content area of choice, demonstrated through lesson planning, execution, and intervention with all students.
• Excellent communications skills, both spoken and written
• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university