Part-Time Middle School Language Arts Instructor
Posted by: Technology Access Foundation
Description
Part-Time Middle School Language Arts Instructor **
(Part-time, approximately 22-30 hours per week during the duration of the school year)
TAF is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization, transforming public education for students of
color. Committed to changing the trajectory of 20,000 students of color in Washington State public schools every year by 2020, TAF offers exceptional programs that are inquiry-based and focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) for students in grades K-12.
color. Committed to changing the trajectory of 20,000 students of color in Washington State public schools every year by 2020, TAF offers exceptional programs that are inquiry-based and focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) for students in grades K-12.
The Language Arts Instructor position reports to the Supplemental Services Coordinator and serves an integral role within TAF Academy (TAFA) by providing specialized small-group instruction in middle school language arts, designing lesson plans to supplement course content, and aid in the student comprehension of course material.
Location & Hours:
Technology Access Foundation Academy @ Federal Way
26720 40th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
Start Date: September 4, 2012 (paid Professional Development to be held mid-August)
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10:30am – 3:00pm (with the possibility of extra after-school hours)
Program scope: Position ends mid-June 2013 (aligns with Federal Way Public Schools calendar)
Specific responsibilities include:
- Working with middle school students to increase reading and writing skills as shown by weekly assessments
- Create detailed lesson plans for Language Arts each day that describe the goal of each session and be able to monitor student’s progress in tutoring
- Stronng understanding of reading and writing concepts and applications; ability to teach grammar skills, creative writing, dramatic interpretations of literature and help with classroom assignments
- Excellen classroom management skills
Skills Required:
- Ability to work well with limited supervision; independent problem-solving skill to handle multiple tasks and to prioritize appropriately
- Commitment to the mission of TAF
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Patience and flexibility to respond to the changing needs of students
- Strong GPA in tutoring application area (3.or better in subject area)
Superior written, analytical, technical and verbal skills
Preferred Qualifications:- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in an approved college program or enrollment in Bachelor’s degree program
- Previous teaching/tutoring experience preferred
- Those enrolled in a teaching program are strongly encouraged to apply
$12-14 per hour
How to apply
Please submit Cover Letter & Resume to:
Amanda Kopchynski, Supplemental Services Coordinator
Services Coordinator (amandak@techaccess.org)
Technology Access Foundation (TAF) seeks to ensure and provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability or any other characteristics as established by law.
