Out-Of-School (OST) Instructor

OVERVIEW: The CSF-DC Out-of-School Time (OST) Instructor is responsible for developing and implementing the OST classroom curriculum to include, but not limited to, English/Language Arts and Literature (all levels, grades 9-12), Math (Algebra (I and II), Geometry, and Pre-Calculus/Calculus), and Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics). The instructor assists and facilitates non-academic programming and activities, including accompanying students on field trips and cultural experiences. The assignment begins in mid-May and includes bi-weekly meetings and curriculum development sessions in advance of the summer program. This is a temporary (contracted) position beginning Monday, May 13, 2024, and ending on Friday, August 2, 2024.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops appropriate grade level curricula, lesson plans and assessments.
• Develops and implements daily classroom activities and relevant student projects.
• Adapts lesson plans to suit diverse student needs and learning styles.
• Provides prescriptions for students at the end of summer programming outlining areas of need for academic improvement.
• Provides visible leadership and hands-on programmatic support for OST-based activities and services.
• Helps to build a positive learning community among CSF-DC Scholars by maintaining high classroom standards and high expectations for student learning.
• Collaborates with CSF-DC staff, school staff, administrators and external partners to ensure and maintain CSF-DC's on-going positive relationships with its summer program partners.
• Communicates information to students clearly, respectfully, and with an emphasis on motivating and inspiring all program participants.
• Performs other instructional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of adolescent development principles and positive youth development theories.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Ability to maintain professionalism in unexpected situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other instructors, CSF-DC staff, school staff and other partners.
• Coach and mentor students in one-on one settings and in groups.
• Ability to effectively communicate and develop positive relationships with students.
• Relate well and respect cultural and human diversity.
• Be flexible, solve problems effectively, and prioritize tasks.
• Must be available for all pre-program training and orientation.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in education or a unique content area of need (ELA, Math, STEM, Arts, and Microsoft Imagine Academy).
• Three years teaching experience in grades 7-12.
• Experience working with diverse populations and age groups, with particular emphasis on working with young people in grades 7-12.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to; place objects or operate office equipment such as a computer or other productivity machine and to communicate information and ideas so others will understand as well as exchange accurate information in these situations. The employee is frequently required to frequently move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to observe details at close range and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Employees need to use collaborative software in order to communicate with others and attend virtual meetings. Employees must reside in the Washington, DC Region. Employees must be able to handle the stress that is involved in meeting strenuous and competing deadlines, working in high volume areas, and be flexible and able to interact with employees, students, and/or community partners of all levels. This work environment is moderately quiet.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

The position may change based upon needs of the program and/or organizational needs and available funding. In compliance with federal and state regulations. Employees must reside in the state of Washington. College Success Foundation maintains a drug free environment and all successful applicants must pass a drug screen prior to hire. Employees of College Success Foundation and its subsidiaries must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural and diverse work environment.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned,
including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.