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Horizons Summer Lead Teacher - Full Time/TemporaryEDU
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Position Number: 5140950
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Instructional Technology and Design

Horizons Summer Lead Teacher - Full Time/TemporaryEDU

Job ID: 269176
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary

About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning?

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Design and teach a high quality, 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 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 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's engagement, academically and socio-emotionally, to converse with instructional team regarding interventions and student-centered solutions
7. Supervises assistant teachers and instructional assistant and interns.
8. Interacts and works with KSU faculty and staff as needed regarding Horizons program
9. Design and implement project-based curriculum that included reading, writing, math and science to rising 1st through 8th grader
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 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 elementary age students

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Understanding and knowledge of the issues facing families living in assigned Counties
A strong passion for working with youth and strong desire to help make a difference in the lives of students

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.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of best practices for school enrichment programs

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

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 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 202, 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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