Middle School Summer Teacher Temporary

The Harker School is in search of Middle School Teachers for our Summer Camp Program!

Summer programs at Harker include a wide variety of academic and recreational offerings. We offer an academically focused K – 5 Summer Camp; the Summer Institute for Middle and High School-aged students; and our English Language Institute for international students. Our summer programs reflect our commitment to providing Bay Area children with a dynamic and exciting educational experience.

Click here to learn more about our Summer Program: http://www.harker.org/summer

The summer academic teacher is responsible for planning, teaching and overseeing a particular academic class. In addition, he/she shall be responsible for maintaining the physical and emotional safety of the campers.

Qualifications:

• Must have a B.A. or B.S. degree
• Must have a valid teaching credential and/or prior teaching experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct academic activities that promote camper self-esteem and encourage student success.
• Provide opportunities for each student to meet the established goals of the class
• Provide input for summer curriculum development and the choice of materials used.
• Develop course goals and objectives in conjunction with the administration’s goals and objectives for the course.
• Adjust course materials to meet the needs of the students
• Teach curriculum for assigned classes using a variety of effective techniques.
• Provide extra academic help to students before scheduled classes as needed
• Communicate with parents throughout the session to provide feedback on students skills and development
• Provide written evaluation and/or grades for each student a the end of the class
• Direct the activities of and evaluate classroom aide (if applicable).
• Set a good example for students and others including, punctuality, dress, language and behavior.

Knowledge, Skill & Ability Requirements

The summer academic teacher must be able to perform the following essential functions:

• Ability to communicate and work with students in the class, and provide necessary academic instruction and direction to students.
• Ability to communicate and train students in safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Abilities to observe student academic progress and behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the position.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid and emergency responses.
• Cognitive and communication abilities to plan and conduct the academic class to achieve student learning objectives.

Working Conditions

• May be subject to extended periods of standing or walking.
• Majority of time may be spent outside resulting in exposure to extremes in either heat or cold as weather and temperatures vary.
• Lift equipment/supplies weighing 20 pounds.
• Stand up and reach, bend down to interact with children
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid and emergency responses.
• Cognitive and communication abilities to safely supervise and manage students while at play.

Compensation:

Estimated hourly range is $50.00 – $57.00 (Rate is dependent upon sessions worked, subject to change due to enrollment changes)