Teacher Department: Youth & Education Location: Dearborn, MI START YOUR APPLICATION (https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req\_id=3088811&source=3088811-CJB-0) Job Title: Teacher Job Status: Part-time Program Information: School assignments may be located in schools in the Detroit, Dearborn, and Public School systems. Hours and days vary by site: School Year (12-14 hours per week) - Monday through Thursday, Tuesday through Friday, Monday through Friday; 2:00pm - 6:30pm Summer (12-14 hours per week) - Monday through Thursday, Tuesday through Friday, Monday through Friday; 8:00am - 3:30pm Program Summary: ACCESS recognizes the challenge that many students face in reaching proficiency levels in core subject areas (English and math); that is why the Out of School Time program can provide students with the foundational skills needed to succeed in school, post-secondary, and in the workforce. This year-round STEM-focused program (32 weeks in the school year; 6 weeks in the summer) reinforces academic skills focusing on reading and math, encourages critical thinking, helps students discover/build new interests, and promotes healthy living. Low student-to-staff ratios ensure personalized learning, and youth development activities address students' social emotional learning needs. Students receive a daily hot nutritious meal. Parents/caregivers are offered free literacy and parenting education classes. Job Summary: Under limited supervision, the Teacher creates and provides a safe learning environment designed to engage students in academic, mental and physical health, life-skills, and enrichment activities in an after-school setting. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Create lesson plans and implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences + Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities + Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs + Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement + Maintain effective and efficient record-keeping procedures + Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment + Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers and community + Ensure that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area and/or program classification + Assume responsibility for meeting the course and school-wide student performance goals + Demonstrate gains in student performance + All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning + Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: + Educational processes and techniques attributed Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) + Common Core standards, Core Knowledge & Competencies, and Michigan Out of School Time/Standards Skill in: + Organization and time management + Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office Ability to: + Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and adapt to changing environment + Maintain professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules + Partner with other agencies, departments and school personnel, as required + Inspire team members to reach their highest performance + Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes + Interpret and apply agency policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate + Organize, manage and run a classroom incorporating classroom and behavior management strategies + Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents and other professionals on a regular basis + Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment + Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner + Establish and maintain effective working relationships Educational/Previous Experience Requirements: + Minimum Degree Required: + Bachelor-s degree + Required Disciplines: + Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Physical Education and Recreation, Child Development, Child Guidance/Counseling, Child Psychology, Family Studies, Social Work, Human Services, Youth Development or related field ~and~ + At least 2 years of experience in an educational setting or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources Licenses/Certifications: + Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: + Teaching Certificate + Licenses/Certifications Required within one year from Date of Hire: + 16 clock hours of training throughout the year Working Conditions: Hours: May vary between 2:00pm and 6:00pm based on assigned school, some additional hours may be required Travel Required: Local travel, up to 5% Working Environment: Climate controlled office START YOUR APPLICATION (https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req\_id=3088811&source=3088811-CJB-0)