Summer Journey Teacher

Company: Catapult Learning
Location: Thornwood
Posted on: October 26, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSummer Journey Teacher  New York, NY   At Catapult Learning, we provide educational solutions that generate academic achievement and better life outcomes for students. Join Catapult Learning and become a part of a national organization with a legacy of more than 45 years of student impact.  If you became a teacher to help students learn, grow, and shine there's a place for you at Catapult Learning. With our proven curriculum and ongoing support, you can be wholly present and equipped to do what you love to do: guide and empower students to be the best they can be.  Summer Journey Overview: We anticipate programming throughout all NYC boroughs, though most positions concentrated in the Bronx, Staten Island, and Manhattan. There also may be opportunities in Long Island. We are committed to thoughtfully matching staff with their grade and location preference to the best of our ability Role Overview: The Summer Journey Teacher provides contracted instructional services with the necessary educational expertise in literacy, mathematics, STEM, and related content areas to small groups of K-12 students. The effective teacher delivers all program material to students and keeps students excited and engaged in the learning process. The teacher also communicates and conferences with parents to provide information on student progress.  How you'll be there for students: Be their advocate, difference maker, and mentor.   Activate Learning

• Customize targeted lesson plans using resources provided. 
• Maximize instructional time, meeting student needs through pacing, wait time, and differentiation. 
• Ensure the students' educational environment clarifies learning goals and facilitates connections among lessons.
• Use data to scaffold and differentiate instruction. Foster Empowering Classroom Culture 
  • Engage students by establishing a clear purpose for learning, encouraging critical thinking, welcoming intellectual risk-taking, and fostering a growth mindset. 
  • Ensure students take ownership of their learning and their growth. 
  • Establish clear routines and procedures that set students up for success.  Develop and Refine Expertise 
    • Become acquainted & comfortable with comprehensive curriculum proven to combat summer slide.
    • Receive direction and coaching to continuously improve your skills.  Document Student Learning Exposure and Outcomes 
      • Establish and maintain accurate data that empowers analysis of the support we provide to students, including attendance data, academic data, student forms, and inventory of educational materials and supplies.  How we'll be there for you:  Just like you invest in our students, we invest in you! The summer program is a wonderful opportunity for you to hone your professional skills and make summer income.
        • Compensation: $43-$48/ hour depending on previous Catapult Learning summer experience and highest degree attained
        • Opportunities for professional development and advancement. 
        • Carefully curated instructional toolkits that shorten the path to great lessons. 
        • Employee assistance program.  What we'll need from you:  The positive, enthusiastic teacher we seek has these qualifications. 
          • Bachelor's Degree and teaching experience. 
          • Unwavering belief that all children can learn. 
          • Ability to navigate online platforms for record keeping and communication. 
          • Ability to fulfill and abide by all necessary requirements for employment
          • Ability to legally work in the United States
          • Availability to work for the full program Wherever you are in your career, there's a place for you on our team.  Be there for students at Catapult Learning partner schools in the way that works best for you: year-round and/or during summer, full-time or part-time. Our various career options empower educators to find a place that is right for this moment in their lives and careers.    Be where you're meant to be. Apply today.  Catapult Learning could not realize its mission or meet its business goals without the unique talents and contributions of its diverse group of professionals. Our culture, practices, and systems reflect our commitment to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all that we do to create an authentic and welcoming environment for all. Learn more about DEI at Catapult Learning here.   About Catapult Learning   Catapult Learning, a division of FullBloom, provides intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in K-12 schools, executed by a team of experienced coaches. Our professional development services strengthen the capacity of teachers and leaders to raise and sustain student achievement. Our intervention programs support struggling learners with instruction tailored to the unique needs of each student. Across the country, Catapult Learning partners with 500+ school districts to produce positive outcomes that promote academic and professional growth. Catapult Learning is accredited by Cognia and has earned its 2022 System of Distinction honor.  FullBloom is an equal opportunity employer.   Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at FullBloom, where employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications. The company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to age (40 and over); color; gender, physical or mental disability; mental status; civil union/domestic partnership; national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; race; religion; creed; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions; gender identity and gender expression; political affiliation; veteran status and uniformed servicemember status; genetic information (including testing and characteristics); or any other consideration protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

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