Enrichment Instructor
Company: Rocketship Public Schools
Location: Concord
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite
possibility of human potential. We believe that every student
deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their
unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to
unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our
non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels
student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners
with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in
their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders,
and students working together to transform the future for
underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public
Schools, we are unleashing potential.Position SummaryThe Enrichment
Center Coordinator is an hourly role for educators who want to
specialize in non-core content, such as science, PE, art,
gardening, drama, or Spanish. Our ECCs work with students from
various grades throughout the day.Essential Functions:
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- 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)Qualifications:
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- Passion for working with children; ability to motivate and
support children in reaching high levels of academic success
- At least 2 years of college required
- 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 EnglishCOVID-19: Rocketship is committed to the
health and safety of our Rocketeers and complies with federal and
state vaccine guidelines. For this reason, Rocketship is requiring
employees in most regions, including National, California, District
of Columbia, and Wisconsin employees, to be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19. Tennessee and Texas regions are not included in
this requirement. Under this requirement, applicable employees are
subject to vaccination as a condition of employment or subject to
religious or medical exemptions. Physical Demands: The physical
demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While
performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly
required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and
children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or
fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee
is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands
and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50
pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities
required by this position include close vision, distance vision,
and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work
environment is moderate to high. Compensation: Commensurate with
qualifications and experience.Rocketship Public Schools provides
equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability,
genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a
covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and
local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable
state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in
every location in which the company has facilities. This policy
applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but
not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff,
recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful
employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability,
or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of
Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job
duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our and here for
our . For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact
Equity/Discrimination Title IX Compliance Officer, Kenzie Kilb.
Email: kkilb@rsed.org. Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109,
Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: 877-806-0920 ext. 115.
Keywords: Rocketship Public Schools, Concord , Enrichment Instructor, Education / Teaching , Concord, California
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