Job Title: Summer Teacher 2024
Background:
Alexander Twilight Academy (ATA) is a free longitudinal high school and college access program that provides hard-working, high-potential students from under-resourced backgrounds with the highest-quality educational and life-enriching opportunities. Named after the first Black American to graduate from college in the United States, ATA makes a long-term commitment to serve each student and family we admit from middle school through college and beyond. ATA develops leaders who will change the world and empowers the next generation of great thinkers, creators, and changemakers to live meaningful lives of passion and purpose.
Teaching Position Summary:
A teacher at Alexander Twilight Academys Summer Leadership Program will be responsible for instructing rising 6th graders, 8th graders, and/or 9th graders in discussion-based/student-centered classes in one of four content areas: Math, Science, ELA, or Social Studies. Teachers will also serve as an advisor and lead an elective of their choosing. Previous electives ranged from journalism to game design and coding to basketball, and more.
Teachers will work with the Director of Middle School Programs, the Assistant Director of Middle School Programs, other teachers, and staff to create a welcoming, academically challenging, and engaging environment for all students in the program.
Dates and Timing:
Mandatory Summer Pre-Work
Virtual PD Session - Date and Time TBD (likely 2nd or 3rd week of June)
In-Person PD Day - Monday, July 1st 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Create syllabus, week 1 lesson plans, and unit plan by June 28th
Monday-Friday 7:40am to 4:00pm Monday, July 8th to Friday, August 9th
Staff close out days on Monday, August 12th and Tuesday, August 13th
Core Qualities of an Alexander Twilight Academy Educator:
Firm commitment to educational access, equity, and social justice
Dedication to working with students from under-resourced backgrounds
Desire to cultivate authentic relationships with students
Belief that all students can be successful given the right supports
Track record of student achievement and growth
Intellectually curious and passionate about teaching material from their area of expertise
Desire to grow personally and professionally
Growth mindset for self and students
Commitment to collaborating with others
Responsibilities:
Lead 2-4 classes of approximately 15-20 students daily
Lead a weekly elective
Create a unit plan and one-page syllabus/course overview due prior to the start of the Summer Program (date due: June 28th)
Submit weekly lesson plans and materials due each Friday at noon
Prepare daily student-centered, discussion-based lesson plans
Attend mandatory staff meetings prior to the start of the Summer Leadership Program and also once weekly during the summer
Maintain a gradebook which is shared with Director of Middle School Programs and the Assistant Director of Middle School Programs
Qualifications and Experience:
At least 2 years of teaching experience (preferred grade level experience: 6th-12th)
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including classroom management
Experience implementing differentiated teaching strategies
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and reach out to [email protected].
Please indicate in your email which grade levels and subjects you are most interested in teaching. Our four content areas are Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Science.
Candidates will be informed of next steps on a rolling basis.
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