Horizons Program - Assistant Teacher

Horizons Program - Assistant Teacher

Summer 2024

 

University School of Nashville seeks an outgoing, energetic, and organized self-starter to assist in the instruction of a high quality, culturally competent, project-based curriculum through the Horizons @ USN summer enrichment program. The Assistant Teacher will engage students in learning math, science, reading, and language arts.

This position requires excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; proficiency with technology; a passion for the mission of the Horizons program; and an unwavering belief in the potential of all young people. The ideal candidate will be a current college or graduate education program major and have experience working with school-aged children. The Assistant Teacher will help the Lead Teacher plan for and engage the students in daily activities and lessons. The program runs from June 3 through July 3, 2024. Participation in pre-program orientation and quarterly family events during the school year is required.

 

Responsibilities:

·   Perform classroom instructional duties and care for approximately fifteen students

·   Assist Lead Teacher in leading daily, active, hands-on lessons in reading, language arts, and math 

·   Maintain attendance records, write lesson plans, provide instruction and evaluative feedback

·   Set up and maintain a classroom atmosphere that creates a space for positive learning 

·   Swim daily with the students

·   Ride the bus for pick-up and drop-off and provide supervision for the students 

·   Provide an evaluative report on each student at the end of the summer 

·   Work in partnership with other teaching assistants 

·  Instruct and guide student aides on how to interact with and lead students in and out of the classroom and submit a final evaluation of the individual 

·   Attend all field trips and participate in daily meals with the students 

·   Attend events outside the school day including attend parent orientation and faculty meetings; as well as all other duties that may be required

·  Perform additional duties as assigned by the Horizons Program Director

 

Qualifications

·   Current teacher or currently enrolled in a undergraduate or graduate education program

·   Experience working with school-aged children

 

Skills and Abilities

·   Self-starter with proven ability to work independently

·   Be passionate for the mission of the organization and possess an unwavering belief in the potential in all young people

·   Possess exceptional communication and organizational skills

·   Proficient with technology

·   Be energetic and friendly with a mature, sensitive interpersonal style

·   Professional who is dependable and organized, with integrity, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude

·   Eagerness to learn and ability to adapt to change; commitment to one’s own professional growth

·   Work collaboratively with colleagues and other members of the USN community