Summer Academy Mentor Teacher

Student UDurham, North Carolina, United States, 27707

26 days ago

Salary

$22.00 hourly

Job description

Student U is a community organization that uses the power of education to build a just and equitable Durham.

We empower and equip first-generation college students in Durham Public Schools, their families, and educators to become the leaders that will transform our city. Together, we're creating a Durham where all students succeed.

As a result of structural racism, poverty and other systemic injustices, we acknowledge that first generation college-bound students face significant personal and institutional obstacles to educational success. We want to change the odds for children in our community.

The Work

Our Summer Academy staff are excited to facilitate learning and create an environment for students to succeed. At Summer Academy, we are committed to helping our students feel success and growth by providing thoughtful, intentional academic experiences, and sharing our own excitement around academic content.

Mentor Teachers are a crucial support for teachers at Student U's Summer Academy. Each mentor sets and leads instructional priorities for one content area (ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science) and provides instructional coaching and support to a cohort of 8-9 teachers in their content area. We believe our classrooms should reflect best practices in instruction, encourage academic rigor, develop critical thinking skills, and engage students in becoming change agents in their communities. Student U provides a base curriculum for all content classes taught at Summer Academy, and mentor teachers work to ensure our summer educators have the tools and support they need to implement these materials effectively with our students. This role is designed for an experienced educator who will enjoy coaching novice teachers, guiding new educators to implement Student U's curriculum, ensuring Student U classrooms are culturally responsive and support the whole child, and contributing as a part of the larger Student U community.

Pre-Summer Responsibilities (April – May 2024, 20 hours throughout; in-person and virtual)

Attend Mentor Teacher training & pre-summer staff gatherings

March 25, 2024, 5 : 00-6 : 30 PM : Mentor Teacher Training 1 (virtual)

April 12, 2024, 9 : 00 AM-1 : 00 PM : Summer Staff Launch (in-person)

April 29, 2024, 5 : 00-6 : 30 PM : Mentor Teacher Training 2 (virtual)

May 13, 2024, 5 : 00-7 : 00 : Mentor Teacher Training 3 (in-person)

Final All-Staff Meeting (virtual; date TBD)

Read and internalize curriculum materials teachers will be implementing

Prepare pre-summer edits to curriculum materials (as needed)

Collaborate with Program staff to plan and prepare teacher orientation as needed

Teacher Orientation Responsibilities (June 16-27, 2024

40 hours throughout training; in person at Durham Academy Middle School)

Participate in and / or lead appropriate Teacher Orientation sessions (ex. Classroom Management, Race & Identity, Differentiation, Engaging Students, etc.)

Guide cohort of teachers through the process of internalizing, modifying, and preparing to teach content area lesson plans

Lead new teachers in Lesson Demonstrations and implementation practice

Prepare Student U teachers to create an effective, positive classroom setting

Notes : Student U is closed June 19, 2024 to observe Juneteenth.

Summer Academy Responsibilities (June 30 –August 8, 2024; Monday-Thursday, 7 : 30-2 : 00; in-person at Durham Academy Middle School)

Support a cohort of 8-9 Student U Summer Academy teachers.

Ensure teachers are effectively preparing to teacher their curriculum (internalizing lessons, revising materials, etc)

Regularly observe classes and meet individually with teachers to reflect on their practice

Provide feedback and coaching regarding effective instruction, classroom management, teaching methods, and building positive, inclusive classroom culture

Conduct a end-of-summer meeting / reflection for all teachers in cohort

Ensure each teacher's pre- and post- assessments are scored and documented using structures provided by Student U

Participate in weekly Mentor Teacher meetings

Identify program-wide teacher needs and help plan weekly PLC / PD sessions for teachers

Provide ongoing feedback to Student U Program Team on curriculum and learning environment at Summer Academy

Engage positively in the wider Student U community, sharing passion for teaching, learning, and leading

After instruction has wrapped, revise Student U curriculum materials to strengthen for use in Summer Academy 2026 using a variety of feedback from the summer (observational data, survey and focus group feedback, student growth data),

Anti-Discrimination Policy & Commitment to Equity & Child Safeguarding Policy

Student U is committed to fostering an inclusive culture within our organization where people from various backgrounds can participate fully and equitably, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to our mission.

Student U has a commitment to ensuring the safety of our students. All staff will participate in a mental health training for young people, safety training, and Restorative Practices training during orientation.

Requirements & Qualifications

A minimum of three years teaching experience

Commitment to the Student U model and passion for teaching

Understanding of and appreciation for the adolescent child

Outstanding knowledge of subject matter / content area

Excitement to teach, support, and inspire new educators

Ability to work effectively in many different environments with people from diverse backgrounds

Ability to deliver positive, constructive, and honest feedback

Strong organizational skills

Belief in Student U's mission, vision and core values

Benefits

Compensation : $22 / hour; 26 hours / week; 9 weeks total (including spring work)

Preferred Deadline : Rolling deadline with preference given to applications submitted by January 31, 2025

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