ENL Teacher, Summer Enrichment
- Employer
- Schenectady City School District
- Location
- Schenectady, NY, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Teaching, English / Reading / Language Arts Teacher
- Job Type
- Summer
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About Schenectady City Schools
With a population of nearly 10,000 students, the Schenectady City School District is one of the largest in the Capital Region. With an incredibly diverse population we are committed to ensuring that all children feel valued, are safe and will learn. We place the highest priority on a culture of equity, ensuring that race, economics, and disability are never predictors of student achievement. Every child in our district counts and will be supported each step of the way, along the path to graduation.
About Summer Enrichment Program
The Schenectady City School District Summer Enrichment Program serves students from across our district in grades K-6. The Summer Enrichment Program is meant to prevent summer slide, while continuing to inspire students love of learning. It is a 4-week program, running from 8am - 6pm, Monday-Friday in 4 of our elementary schools. Students are engaged in various learning experiences, both academic and social, in and out of school field trips, as well as swimming lessons and community style meals. The Summer Enrichment program is looking for dynamic ENL Teachers.
ENL Teacher Expectations
Assist General Classroom Teachers with:
Design and engagement of students through innovative project based learning experiences centered on building genuine inquiry, literacy skills and critical thinking to support students culturally and linguistically
Provide Pull-in and pull out services to support as available on site
Design and deliver instruction that is culturally and linguistically appropriate
Utilize materials and instructional resources that are linguistically age/grade and mastery level appropriate and aligned to standards
Collaborate with school supports (classroom teachers and administration)
Providing integrated language and content instruction from the summer program to support language development using culturally responsive practices
Build student relationships and sense of community in and outside the classroom
Collaborating with teacher to engage parents as active participants, contributors and cultural liaisons to the school and classroom
Key Qualities of ENL Teacher
Ability to maintain high levels of energy and enthusiasm for prolonged periods throughout the day
Ability to have fun while engaging students at high cognitive levels
Motivate students to develop genuine student inquiry and natural curiosity as a balance to academic skills
Recognition of trauma's impact on the brain and how to support and be responsive to all learners
Innovative, creative thinker with a willingness to learn alongside students
Understanding of child development in order to provide protective factors for success
Organizes and manages time so as to maximize student engagement and learning
Appreciation of all cultures and experiences and an understanding of how to bring these differences into the classroom to serve as strengths
Willingness to advocate for students when issues of equity emerge
Communicates in a positive and proactive manner
All Summer Enrichment Staff are advocates who passionately work to...
Be flexible in their thinking, planning and day to day work
Problem solve independently as needed
Engage students in learning experiences that assist in preventing summer slide in literacy
Implement, with fidelity, the Lit Camp Program
Support students social emotional learning
Creatively support students in growing social skills (solving problems, approaching complex tasks, working collaboratively with peers, resolving friendship struggles, etc.)
Build upon community and family partnerships by ensuring smooth and supportive transitions, and aligned classroom activities leading to equitable outcomes
Inspire student curiosity, build background knowledge, and increase students confidence
Develop positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
Approach every summer enrichment experience with a culturally responsive lens
Minimum Qualifications
NYS ENL Certification
Application Requirements
Resume
Letter of Interest
3 References
An example of a cognitively challenging, culturally relevant and highly engaging hands on project, task or activity you've engaged in with students. This should demonstrate your ability to plan for and engage students in building genuine inquiry, while focusing on 21st century skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity.
The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the District's recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Human Resources Office at 881-2000 ext. 40133.The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By-Laws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District
With a population of nearly 10,000 students, the Schenectady City School District is one of the largest in the Capital Region. With an incredibly diverse population we are committed to ensuring that all children feel valued, are safe and will learn. We place the highest priority on a culture of equity, ensuring that race, economics, and disability are never predictors of student achievement. Every child in our district counts and will be supported each step of the way, along the path to graduation.
About Summer Enrichment Program
The Schenectady City School District Summer Enrichment Program serves students from across our district in grades K-6. The Summer Enrichment Program is meant to prevent summer slide, while continuing to inspire students love of learning. It is a 4-week program, running from 8am - 6pm, Monday-Friday in 4 of our elementary schools. Students are engaged in various learning experiences, both academic and social, in and out of school field trips, as well as swimming lessons and community style meals. The Summer Enrichment program is looking for dynamic ENL Teachers.
ENL Teacher Expectations
Assist General Classroom Teachers with:
Design and engagement of students through innovative project based learning experiences centered on building genuine inquiry, literacy skills and critical thinking to support students culturally and linguistically
Provide Pull-in and pull out services to support as available on site
Design and deliver instruction that is culturally and linguistically appropriate
Utilize materials and instructional resources that are linguistically age/grade and mastery level appropriate and aligned to standards
Collaborate with school supports (classroom teachers and administration)
Providing integrated language and content instruction from the summer program to support language development using culturally responsive practices
Build student relationships and sense of community in and outside the classroom
Collaborating with teacher to engage parents as active participants, contributors and cultural liaisons to the school and classroom
Key Qualities of ENL Teacher
Ability to maintain high levels of energy and enthusiasm for prolonged periods throughout the day
Ability to have fun while engaging students at high cognitive levels
Motivate students to develop genuine student inquiry and natural curiosity as a balance to academic skills
Recognition of trauma's impact on the brain and how to support and be responsive to all learners
Innovative, creative thinker with a willingness to learn alongside students
Understanding of child development in order to provide protective factors for success
Organizes and manages time so as to maximize student engagement and learning
Appreciation of all cultures and experiences and an understanding of how to bring these differences into the classroom to serve as strengths
Willingness to advocate for students when issues of equity emerge
Communicates in a positive and proactive manner
All Summer Enrichment Staff are advocates who passionately work to...
Be flexible in their thinking, planning and day to day work
Problem solve independently as needed
Engage students in learning experiences that assist in preventing summer slide in literacy
Implement, with fidelity, the Lit Camp Program
Support students social emotional learning
Creatively support students in growing social skills (solving problems, approaching complex tasks, working collaboratively with peers, resolving friendship struggles, etc.)
Build upon community and family partnerships by ensuring smooth and supportive transitions, and aligned classroom activities leading to equitable outcomes
Inspire student curiosity, build background knowledge, and increase students confidence
Develop positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
Approach every summer enrichment experience with a culturally responsive lens
Minimum Qualifications
NYS ENL Certification
Application Requirements
Resume
Letter of Interest
3 References
An example of a cognitively challenging, culturally relevant and highly engaging hands on project, task or activity you've engaged in with students. This should demonstrate your ability to plan for and engage students in building genuine inquiry, while focusing on 21st century skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity.
The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the District's recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Human Resources Office at 881-2000 ext. 40133.The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender. This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By-Laws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District
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