Summer Adventures Teacher
Position
Located on
the border of the Tukwila School District, the #1 most diverse school district
in the United States, Somali Community Services Coalition (somalicsc.org) is a
community-based Somali nonprofit providing social services to the East African
refugee community of King County. Surrounded by Somali-owned businesses and in
the middle of a neighborhood affectionately deemed “Little Mogadishu,” SCSC is
strategically based in the heart of King County’s Somali population, which
community leaders estimate to be over 30,000!
Program
Description:
We created a Summer Adventures Program to combat summer
learning loss, an issue prevalent in low-income and refugee communities. Over
the last few years every participant has increased their skills in math and
reading during our program, some improving as much as two grade levels. During
our six and a half week program, our students participate in 2 hours of daily
classroom education, followed by a free lunch and an enrichment activity or
fieldtrip relating to our weekly theme (past examples include trips to the
Woodland Park Zoo and the Pacific Science Center). The program is divided into
two classrooms based on skill level. One instructor will facilitate each room,
along with the support of volunteers and a youth counselor.
Program runs July 5 – August 17, 2012 (6 1/2 weeks),
Monday-Friday 11:00am-3:30pm
Job Description:
We are seeking an elementary and middle school teacher for
our Summer Adventures Program. Responsibilities will center around curriculum
development and implementation for elementary and middle school-aged English
Language Learners. We are looking for a teacher who will create a culturally
sensitive classroom environment and who will think critically about how to best
serve refugee youth.
Our teacher will
primarily be responsible for creating, coordinating and implementing lesson
plans in math and reading for our students. We have an amazing team of
dedicated volunteers who will aid our teacher in executing his or her lesson
plans and enrichment activities and will provide whatever other support is
required. Occasional program evaluation and reporting will be required as well.
Our teacher will be expected to attend an orientation prior to the start of
camp. The position will take an estimated 30-35 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
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Develop math and
literacy lesson plans for 20-25 elementary and middle school ELL students
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Improve/develop
written procedures, policies and curriculum for the summer program
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Work with the Youth
Programs Coordinator to develop enrichment activities related to weekly themes
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Maintain attendance
records for students enrolled
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Assist the Youth
Programs Coordinator with the acquisition and maintenance of information needed
for grant reports including, but not limited to pre/post assessments and
volunteer hours
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Provide oral and/or
written reports about the program when requested
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Analyze periodic
evaluations of programs
Benefits:
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Gain experience in
early childhood education while working with low-income English Language
Learner students
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Enter the realm of
culturally responsive pedagogy
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Learn about Somalia’s
rich, distinctive culture and history
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Build relationships
with and empower disadvantaged youth
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Embrace a chance to
learn about the refugee experience first-hand while working with the third
largest Somali population in the country
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Though considered a volunteer position, a modest stipend
will be provided, negotiable pending funding availability
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Gain valuable job
experience – we will write you a letter of recommendation or serve as a
reference!
Qualifications:
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Minimum two years
teaching experience (or currently enrolled in a Masters in Teaching program, or
equivalent)
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Experience with
curriculum development (preferably with elementary and middle school material)
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Ability to work in a
high energy, multicultural environment
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Ability to be positive,
outgoing, and encouraging with youth
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Open-minded and
sensitive to cultural differences, and will create a safe learning environment
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Patient and reliable
Preferred qualifications:
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Bilingual in Somali or
other East African language
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Familiarity with East African cultures and the
challenges of refugees in the U.S.
Start date: June 25th (negotiable)To apply, please forward a cover letter, resume and a list of references to Lauren Klein, the Youth Programs Coordinator, at lauren@somalicsc.org. For email, use the subject heading, SUMMER ADVENTURES TEACHER POSITION. If you have any questions regarding the program or would like more information please feel free to contact Lauren by email or by phone at (206) 431-5141. Thank you!
