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Form of workThe Middle Grades Bridge Summer program focuses on exposure to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math for rising 7th-rising 9th graders from local middle schools. The Career Teacher will work with rising 7th and 8th graders in partnership with summer staff to deliver rigorous and engaging summer programming with the goal of exposing middle school students to college and career pathways in STEAM. Students in the program will be heavily recruited from our seven partner schools; Dunbar Elementary, Duckrey Elementary, Bethune Elementary, McMichael Elementary, Julia R Masterman, Girard Arts Music Program, and George W. Carver Engineering and Science school. Heights programs bring together the academic expertise of faculty and student/staff resources with our mission, focus and expertise in implementing college pipeline programming to bring tangible and impactful resources to students and schools. Career Teachers will leave the program with new skills and ideas to apply to future classrooms or jobs. Although the Career Teacher will have input in what specific career they choose to teach, it is preferred that it fall under the following topics; Business & Entrepreneurship, Computer Science, Medical Professions, Engineering & Science. All teachers will be allotted up to 8 hours of remote preparation and planning time between June 3rd-June 21st.
You’ll be responsible for:
You’ll be responsible for:
- Leading career exploration classes for middle school students.
- In collaboration with other summer staff, executing daily advisory curriculum with students, including individual conferencing, aligned to social/emotional needs of students.
- Planning and leading career classes for groups of approximately 20 students that incorporate Height’s routines and instructional practices
- Tracking student attendance daily
- Coordinating and supporting student execution of final capstone project
- Posting student work on a weekly basis and maintain inviting classroom environment
- Utilizing classroom management strategies throughout the day
- Forming and maintaining relationships with students’ families, including phone calls and conferences
- Participating in ongoing professional development and weekly staff meetings in the spirit of continuous improvement, incorporate feedback given
- Contributing writings, pictures, etc to weekly family newsletter
- Collaborating with Career Curriculum coach to plan and execute field trips that incorporate the skills and subjects students are learning in the classroom
- Meeting weekly with Career Curriculum coach for feedback and instructional coaching
- Contributing and upholding restorative justice practices outlined in the Student Success Plan
- Tracking student work and academic progress, sharing appropriate work products to the weekly newsletter
- Partnering with other Heights Staff to facilitate/plan and guest speakers and future career podcast shows.
- Contributing to student progress reports and End of Summer reports
About you:
- Bachelor’s Degree and instructional certification
- Experience teaching middle or high school students
- Experience delivering curriculum and maintaining high academic standards in the instruction of middle school age students
- Passionate about making a difference in the academic outcomes of underserved students by providing a safe, engaging and academically enriching environment
- Strong sense of professional responsibility, including ability to effectively meet reporting, communication and attendance expectations
- Strong organizational and technology skills
- Receptiveness to feedback and a desire to continuously improve
- Willingness to learn how to teach students Pennsylvania academic standards for career education and work, incorporate STEAM concepts into lesson plans
- Experience and interest in teaching social emotional learning curriculum
- Experience working with youth and understanding of trauma informed teaching practices required
Heights employees:
- Must meet expectations to report in-person on a schedule determined by their direct manager and/or the Vice President of the team.
- Must meet PA State background check requirements [PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint Check] at hire and every five years thereafter.
- Strong orientation to customer service, particularly with regard to students, partners and colleagues
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office and related applications, as well as use of general office equipment (phones, computers, copiers, etc)
- Fluency in the use of data and data systems. Maintains appropriate engagement with data entry, reporting and review.
- Must adhere to COVID safety guidelines as established by Heights and/or its partners.
- Office-based staff should be mindful of the organization’s strong recommendation that staff maintain up to date with COVID vaccination and boosters.
- Site-based staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and must submit to any COVID testing or other health screenings as required by the Department of Human Services and/or the School District of Philadelphia.
- Must be able to work in a busy, often complex work environment that is generally climate controlled.
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted on an occasional basis.
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
- Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
- Access to reliable transportation required
