Summer Literacy Teacher Haverhill YMCA

Are you an experienced educator looking for aseasonal role that will make an impact in your community? Are you interested in contributingyour expertiseto ensurechildren don't fall behind during the summer season? This may be the opportunity for you...

The HaverhillYMCAis seekingSummer Literacy Teachers to support summer programming from July 8th through August 9th.

Summer Literacy Teachers will demonstrate in-classroom and camp leadership for children and youth providinga quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement in literacy and social skills.

In this role, our paraprofessionals and teachers work together tolead classroom management and addressbehavioral needs as necessary.

As part of our summer literacy program, you willprovideconsistency in supervision and communication throughout the program day, as well as apply child growth and development principles inworking with participants through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.This role is aimed at ensuring that children do not fall behind their peers during the summer break and are well-positioned to continue to advance their learning into the school year.

This is a seasonal role and requires availability during the entire summer program, July 8th - August 9th from 8am - 12pm Monday - Thursday.

Summer Literacystaff must also attendrequired training before the start of programming, dates to be determined.

Qualifications



* Current teacher licensure through the MassachusettsDepartment of Elementary & Secondary Education


* A bachelors degree and at least 2 years teaching experience (practicum experience considered)


* Previous experience working with children of diverse populations in a developmental setting preferred


* Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities


* Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran's status, or sexual orientation.