Job Details

Horizons Summer Lead Teacher

Position Number: 6076671
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education

Horizons Summer Lead Teacher

Job ID: 282987
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Design and teach a high quality, culturally competent, project-based curriculum, engaging students in reading, writing, math and science throughout the six-week summer enrichment program. Lead Teachers are an integral part of the Horizons team, working with all of the other Lead Teachers, the Teacher Assistants, Instructional Assistant, Interns and volunteers. The staff is supported by the Program and Site Directors. There will be a Lead Teacher, an Assistant Teacher, and an Instructional Assistant or Intern in each classroom. The primary goal of Horizons is to reverse the trend of summer learning loss that adversely impacts the long-term success of underserved students. The Lead Teacher will work with one class of fifteen students that range from 1st through 8th grade. The Lead Teacher will supervise a team that consists of a Teacher Assistant and an Instructional Assistant.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists with supervising Instructional Team: Assistant Teachers, Instructional Assistants, and Interns,
2. Assists instructional team in developing curriculum in pre-planning meetings
3. Co-coordinates scheduling of educational presentations, weekly study and field trips, swimming lessons, and in-house enrichment sessions
4. Assists with student assessments
5. Establishes and maintains effective parent communication
6. Observes student engagement, academically and socio-emotionally, to converse with instructional team regarding interventions and student-centered solutions
7. Supervises assistant teachers, instructional assistants, and interns.
8. Interacts and works with KSU faculty and staff as needed regarding the Horizons program
9. Design and implement a project-based curriculum that included reading, writing, math, and science for rising 1st through 8th graders
10. Plan, lead, and facilitate fun learning activities that challenge students through community building games, experiential learning opportunities, field trips, and family nights
11. Develop activities for three groups of students to be led by three adults in the classroom
12. Mentor the Teacher Assistants to understand data and learning goals for each student
13. Assist in the training, development, and supervision of program staff, including assisting with sharing instructional strategies and student information

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited institution of higher education

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid and unrestricted Georgia teaching certificate
Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience
Experience teaching in a school setting
Experience designing curriculum in a child-centered, risk-free environment for Kindergarten through Eighth-grade students

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted Georgia teaching certificate in B-K, Early Childhood, Elementary, or Middle Grades Education
1 year experience teaching in a school setting

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Some travel to KSU may be required
Must provide own transportation. All travel to KSU campus and field trips are provided.
A deep commitment to engaging and supporting youth.
A dedicated drive to positively impact the lives of underserved students.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of best practices for school enrichment programs
Expertise in addressing the challenges faced by low-income families within specific counties.

SKILLS
Strong desire for equity in education and helping make a difference in the lives of underserved students
Excellent communication and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and
presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
Education
DMV
9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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