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Mission Learning Center is currently looking to hire an Instructor for their after-school literacy instruction. Please see job description below or here.

Job Description: Instructor

The Instructor is responsible for designing and implementing after-school literacy instruction for elementary school-age children. The Instructor reports to the Site Coordinator and is required to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the Center’s educational philosophy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement daily lesson plans for 20 students under supervision of Site Coordinator
• Demonstrate ability in accommodating lessons to a variety of learning styles and abilities
• Create an end of year progress report for each student
• Keep accurate homework and attendance logs
• Supervise students during snack and recreation time to ensure appropriate behavior
• Participate in and coordinate a minimum of 3 field trips per school year
• Lead a daily recreation activity
• Create a safe and respectful learning environment using positive behavior management techniques
• Attend all required meetings, trainings and planning sessions
• Perform administrative and other related tasks and duties as needed
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior
• Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and fellow staff members
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with school day teachers and school community

Qualifications:

• Experience teaching elementary school-age children
• Experience and/or training in effective and positive classroom management
• Ability to engage and motivate students using a variety of learning modalities
• Excellent communication skills with a high level of English proficiency
• Experience working with urban youth, knowledge of Youth Development Principles
• Knowledge of best practices in reading instruction and of the California Education Content Standards
• Must be a team player
• Fingerprint and TB clearance required prior to hire
• Familiarity with literacy instruction to English Language Learners preferred but not required
• Bilingual Spanish/English highly desired.

   Education:

• Bachelors degree in English, Education, or Child Psychology highly desired
• CBEST and/or any literacy specific certifications

Schedule:

• 25hrs/week: Mon, Wed, Fri (1:30-6:30pm), Tues (1:00-6:30) & Thurs (2:00-6:30)
• Hours are after school and throughout the school year only, as outlined in the letter of hire.
• Instructors receive 1.5 hrs per week for planning.

Salary Range: $15.00- 17/hour depending on qualifications (Fixed term non-exempt)