Evening Math Teacher

Description

Reports to: Instructional Manager                                                                                      

Location: Ward 5 and 8

Schedule: Mon and Wed, 6pm – 9.00pm; Occasional evening/weekend events.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Evening Math Teacher is responsible for creating a supportive, empowering learning environment for adult learners and delivering quality content area instruction Math

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction and Support for Adult Learners

• Teach 2 classes per evening on Monday and Wednesday evenings of adult numeracy, basic education, secondary, and/or post-secondary level classes required for a successful transition into the workforce or postsecondary education.
• Implement lesson plans in a manner consistent with Academy of Hope curriculum and that ensures the attainment of learning outcomes for the course;
• Provide ongoing assessment of individual adult learner progress and adapt curriculum and lesson plans according to the needs of the learners;
• Provide direction to volunteer instructors serving as co-teachers, teaching assistants or providing tutoring (one-on-one or in small groups) to adult learners in your classes;
• Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management;
• Coordinate with Student Support Services and Program Managers to ensure adult learners get both the academic and social services they need to be successful in school and in their transition to college or career.  Participate in regular meetings with Student Support Services and/or Program Management for this purpose;
• Provide office hours on a regular basis and/or as needed to support individual learner progress.

Program Administration and Data Collection

• Provide accurate and timely collection and entry of student attendance, class progress and disciplinary actions, if needed;
• Coordinate with Instructional Manager in collecting and recording student progress and achievement data, as well as other data that may be required.  

Professional Development

• Commit to ongoing professional development in adult literacy/education.

Employment at Academy of Hope: Atmosphere is professional, friendly and supportive. Our staff value both teamwork and independence. We encourage creativity and the sharing of ideas.

Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not allow discrimination with respect to employment or any of the terms or conditions of employment because of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, sexual identity, marital status or religion. 

Candidates for employment will be subject to a federal criminal background check before confirmation of employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and secondary or adult education experience required.

• Experience with Common Core and/or College and Career Readiness Standards for Adults.
• Strong content knowledge related to GED math and science standards.
• Strong cultural competency skills required, including excellent ability to communicate with a diverse population.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong computer skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Experience working with adult learners with special needs a plus.
• Familiarity with CASAS a plus.