Math and Reading Instructor

WELLSPRING IS ACCEPTING RESUMES

Position: Math & Reading Instructor

This position is for Wellspring’s after-school and summer, year-round supplemental education (Kumon) program. Wellspring is a faith-based (Christian) youth development organization located in the Brightmoor neighborhood of Northwest Detroit. Its mission is to assist urban youth in developing themselves spiritually, socially, academically and economically. Wellspring operates a center that provides services that include an after-school Math and Reading program (Kumon), discipleship programs, leadership and outdoor recreation, college & career readiness, and some individualized support services. Please see Wellspring’s Facebook page for more information at www.facebook.com/WellspringDetroit as well as the Wellspring website at www.wellspringdetroit.org.

Job Description:

• The instructor will be using the curriculum of the Kumon educational program (www.kumon.com) to guide elementary through high school students to become progressively more proficient in Math and Reading skills. The Kumon program emphasizes self-learning and is individualized as each student progresses at his or her own pace. The instructor roves the class assisting students as needed.
• For instructors with the desire and appropriate skill set, this position may be also be one of program management and oversight and include responsibilities such as parent orientations, student assessments, maintaining program standards, oversight of classroom, matching of volunteers and program staff with students, parent conferences, data posting and lesson planning.
• Grading of classwork and homework for students who are in the higher language arts and math curriculum.
• Our center is open for instruction Monday through Thursday, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Instructors work in a class with other instructors and graders.

Hours: As this is an after-school and summer program, the position would typically involve up to 25 hours/week for those instructors working Monday through Thursday, and who do grading of classwork and homework. It is possible to work less days/hours, even one or two days/wk. There is also the possibility that the position would be full-time when combined with program management or other youth development responsibilities. There is flexibility based on the applicant’s availability and skills, and Wellspring’s needs.

Qualifications:

• Committed to Wellspring’s faith-based identity
• A sense of mission for urban youth development and community development
• Previous teaching or tutoring experience preferred
• Competent in relating to young people
• Strong skills in math & language arts

Rate of Pay & Hours: Rate of pay is dependent on experience/skills; approximately $15-30/hour.

Send cover letter and resume to Dan Bandrowski, Co-director at danbandrowski@wellspringdetroit.org or Wellspring, 16742 Lamphere, Detroit, MI 48219. For questions you can call Dan at 313.255.9085 (Wellspring) or 313.212.9349 (Cell).