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LEAD Teacher: Elementary Summer Learning Academy

Employer
Stratford Public Schools
Location
Stratford, CT, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

Position Type:
Summer

Date Posted:
3/20/2023

Location:
Franklin Elementary School

Date Available:
07/01/2023

Closing Date:
06/30/2023

LEAD TEACHER

GENERAL STATEMENT

The Stratford Public School District will be providing a three week in-person Summer Learning Academy. The academy's focus will be to provide students with support focused on the Science of Reading, Math Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning, and hands-on experiences in STEAM. The program for students is held Monday - Thursday and will begin on July 10th and end on Thursday, July 27th.

The Lead Teacher will assist On-Site Facilitators with any administrative office tasks and/or clerical duties as needed as well as provide classroom instruction in the event of a teacher absence. Additionally, the Lead Teacher will support classrooms in sharing professional best practices, preparing the learning environment, and providing end of session(s) feedback.

The Lead Teacher will be responsible for coordinating materials and will receive teacher pay and an additional $1,500 stipend. Lead Teachers are expected to assist with the facilitation and/or support teachers in the two 4 hour days prior to program start in order to review program overview/expectations, plan, organize, and prepare materials. The Lead Teacher will work from 8:00-12:30 during the three weeks and is expected to meet for two 4 hour days prior to the program starting in order to receive program overview/expectations, professional development, plan, organize and prepare materials. Total working days = 14 days (12 student contact days plus 2 PD days).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
    Assist On-Site Facilitator with any administrative office tasks and/or clerical duties as needed

    Provide classroom supervision as needed

    Attend each session in a timely, responsible, and cooperative manner

    Assist teachers with planning instruction from the Reading/Writing/Math Curriculum of Stratford Public Schools

    Collaborate with teachers, On-Site Facilitator, and parents regarding students' progress

    Organize and analyze ongoing assessment data of students and develop a system of data collection

    Substitute if needed in a classroom
QUALIFICATIONS
    Current Connecticut teaching certification

    092 Certification or Prior summer supervisory experience preferred

    Successful reading/writing/math experience in elementary grades

    Solid understanding of the Common Core State Standards (Reading and Math), STEM education, and Stratford's SEL curriculum

    Solid classroom management
SALARY

The salary for this position is $33.59 an hour.

PROCEDURES FOR FILING AN APPLICATION

Send a letter of intent with the attached resume through the Frontline Portal.

DEADLINE FOR FILING

Applications for the above position must be received by April 28, 2023.

Company

The Stratford Public Schools boast a portfolio of 13 academic buildings and one district office. Across our 14 buildings, we house almost 7,000 students and approximately 1,000 professional faculty and staff. Collectively, WE make up Stratford Public Schools. It is our mission to ensure that all students acquire the knowledge, character and 21st-century skills to succeed through high-quality learning experiences and community partnerships within a culture of diversity and respect. 

Our aim is to be one of the more dynamic school districts in the region. In order to aspire towards this outcome, we recognize that we must embrace the vulnerabilities of our work and remain in a perpetual state of continuous improvement. We aim to provide our students with world class educational opportunities so they can ultimately represent the Stratford community in the global world and become confident contributing members to society.

At SPS, we have a passionate and dedicated staff, many of which are homegrown. With a focus on collaboration, we will continue to challenge and extend ideas around instructional practice. We will celebrate a diverse student population who are filled with vivid hopes, dreams and wishes for their futures. Our students dive deep into the extra-curricular offerings that we have, broadly participating in everything from athletics to the performing arts. 

Our community partnerships are strong and they recognize the importance of their contributions to making the Stratford Public Schools one of the best in the area. For this, we are appreciative. Additionally, we receive outstanding support from the Stratford Board of Education as well as The Stratford Town Council, and the Mayor’s office. 

From Forest to Shore (and everything in between) …. WE are Stratford. 

Welcome.

Dr. Uyi Osunde

Superintendent of Schools

Company info
Website
Telephone
2033854212
Location
1000 East Broadway
Stratford
CT
06615
US

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