Spanish Speaking Citizens’ Foundation

Pathways After-School Program at Lazear Elementary



NEEDED: AFTER –SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS CONSULTANTS



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:

· Literacy / Writing Instructor Consultants

· Health & Fitness Enrichment Instructor Consultant

· Music Enrichment 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



Literacy/Writing - Academic Instructor Consultant - who has previous classroom experience and is able to implement his/her own project-based curriculum, encourages the understanding of the writing process, development of different techniques, and developing overall language skills. Approximately 1.75 hours per day (or 9 hours per week) instructing students.



ENRICHMENT INSTRUCTORS



Music – Enrichment Instructor Consultant- activities should encourage the development of music skills, learning how to read music, playing different instruments, and understanding the dynamics musical instruments as well as cultural significance of music. The end result of this course should be a performance that includes all students participating. Approximately 1.5 hours per day (or 7.5 hours per week) instructing students.



Health & Fitness – Enrichment Instructor Consultant- Activities should encourage learning about our bodies, nutrition, healthy living, (fun!) exercise, etc. Approximately 1.5 hours per day (or 7.5 hours per week) instructing students.



Other enrichment instructors are encouraged to apply - may include; media, drama, etc.



VOLUNTEERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO HELP OUR PROGRAM!



WHERE:

Lazear Elementary School

824 29th Ave., Oakland, CA 94601



Contract Start Date: August 18, 2008

Contract End Date: June 5, 2009



PROGRAM HOURS:

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

Enrichment Instruction Block: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 4:30-5:50; Wed 2:55-4:15



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