Certified Teacher - After School Program - Henry Y @ Hixson Middle School

The ROAR with the Y After School Program (ASP) is a collaboration between the YMCA, Hixson Middle School (HMS), and Northside Neighborhood House (NNH). ROAR with the Y is designed to provide HMS students with academic support and social-emotional growth. We work closely with HMS Leadership and NNH to provide support that reflects the unique needs of HMS students. Through ROAR with the Y, students have a safe and engaging space to strengthen their academics skills, build meaningful relationships, explore new interests, and access resources that promote overall well-being.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop positive, authentic relationships with students.
• Facilitate individual, small, and/or large student groups for homework help, literacy growth, and other academic goals as needed.
• Support students’ academic goals, including but not limited to supporting homework completion and literacy growth.
• Execute age-appropriate pedagogic practices. Make education and learning relevant/relatable.
• Provide regular formative assessment feedback to students; provide summative assessment feedback as needed.
• Ensure students’ safety in accordance YMCA guidelines.
• Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying.
• Address behavioral and academic concerns as they occur.
• Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents/guardians as needed.  
• Maintain program site and equipment.
• Maintain accurate required program records.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training.
• Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active teaching certification or prior experience as a teacher/educator required.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.

• Experience working with children in an academic setting required.

• Experience with diverse populations preferred.

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, stoop, lift speak and hear.

Schedule: After school hours are Monday through Thursday from 2:45-3:45pm, on days school is in session. Regular, prompt attendance is required.

Travel: Occasional local travel for relevant training may be required and would only be required outside typical school days/times. Reliable transportation for these is required.

Equipment/Technology: Proficiency with computers to use web-based timekeeping, data documentation tools, and learning management software required. Basic computer/Chromebook navigation skills required.

Work schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Other

Benefits

• Employee discount