Language Arts Consultant Instructor - Elementary After School Program (oakland east)
Spanish Speaking Citizens’ Foundation
Pathways After-School Program at Lazear Elementary

CONTRACT INSTRUCTORS NEEDED

The Pathways After-School Program was designed to offer academic and enrichment activities for the students at Lazear Elementary in Oakland. The program allows students to broaden their perspectives of academics and apply different lenses through which to learn and build self-esteem. Through theme-based and project-based learning, students experience new ways of thinking about themselves and their communities. Students from grades 1st through 5th participate in academic, literacy, sports, art, music, health and fitness activities with the support of the teachers, tutors and volunteers. The program runs Monday through Friday from 2:45 until 6:00 pm, except Wednesday from 1:10- 6:00pm.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

(1) Academic Instructor Consultant

Please see below for more details.

All classes utilize theme-based and project-based learning. Instructors will create curriculum that incorporates at least two substantial, thematic projects for each of the 18-week semesters. Approximately 20 students per class. These are all consultant contracts (not employees).

ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR
(1) Language Arts Consultant Instructor - who has previous classroom experience and is able to implement their own project-based curriculum. We are looking for a Language Arts instructor, who encourages the understanding of the writing process, development of different writing techniques, and development of overall language skills. Approximately 1.75 hours per day (or 9 hours per week) instructing students.

VOLUNTEERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO HELP OUR PROGRAM!

WHERE:
Lazear Elementary School
824 29th Ave., Oakland, CA 94601

Contract Start Date: Immediately
Contract End Date: June 5, 2009

PROGRAM HOURS:
Academic Instruction Block: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 2:45-4:30; Wed 1:10-2:55

Instructors/Consultants must have:
Department of Justice Fingerprint and TB clearance
A college degree, or at least 48 units of College credits

Please email your cover letter and resume to Michelle Milagroso at mmilagroso@gmail.com or michelle@ihrm.com