Enrichment Instructor

United States·San JoseFull-timemid

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At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential.

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At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

Position Summary

The Enrichment Instructor or Enrichment Center Coordinator is an hourly role for educators who want to specialize in non-core content, such as science, PE, art, gardening, drama, or Spanish. Our ECCs work with students from various grades throughout the day.

Motivate students to participate in learning activities; create a positive student culture; maintain high behavioral expectations for all students

Follow network guidelines for curriculum (scope and sequence maps, unit plans, lesson plans) and adapt when necessary to meet the needs of your students (PE, Science, Art)

Develop a year-long scope and sequence map, thematic unit plans, and lesson plans to teach discrete content skills (Gardening, Drama, or Spanish) throughout the school year.

Differentiates content by age-group and/or grade-level to ensure that activities are developmentally appropriate.

Collaborate with school staff to develop a positive culture focused on Rocketship’s core values (respect, responsibility, persistence, empathy)

Serve as the leader and facilitate large group lessons on the topics indicated above

Communicate and collaborate with fellow ECCs, teachers, and school leaders; participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the Rocketship team

Ensure that students have access to a positive and productive learning environment by enforcing all campus safety rules and behavior expectations; respond to occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue and/or occasional interactions with children who require additional support with behavior

Inventory and maintain Enrichment Center materials and accessories

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor (arrival/dismissal support, lunch, and recess duties)

Passion for working with children; ability to motivate and support children in reaching high levels of academic success

High School diploma required

At least 2 years of college or passing score on Rocketship’s Paraprofessional Assessment

Belief in the value of enrichment education for all children

Previous experience or training working with youth

Previous experience managing and/or teaching groups of elementary-age students is strongly preferred

Content expertise preferred

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of staff members

Ability to learn laws, rules, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to Rocketship Public Schools

Fluency in English