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​JOB DESCRIPTION
ASSISTANT TEACHER, SUMMER LITERACY PROGRAM

Come and join the team!  East Nashville Hope Exchange is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening literacy of at-risk children in East Nashville.  This is a great opportunity to get teaching experience in grades K-4 under the supervision of experienced educators. We are seeking college students, or graduates, of elementary education programs who are excited to make a difference in children’s lives through literacy and family engagement.

Type:                   Full Time, Summer         
Location:             419 Woodland St. (St. Ann’s Episcopal Church) or 601 McFerrin Ave (Ross Early Learning Center)
Salary:                 $2,000 - $3,000 for the period, based on experience and certification
Dates:                  May 26, 2020 – May 29, 2020 & 1/2 day May 30, 2020: Staff Pre-Service/Student Assessment
                            June 1 - July 10, 2020: Student Program
                            July 13 – July 15, 2020: Staff Post-program Wrap-up and Debrief
Qualifications:     College Student, or graduate, of an Elementary Education teacher certification program.
Hours:                  7:45am – 4:00pm
 

RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:   
Academic Responsibilities:
                   Assist with classroom responsibilities under the direction of the teacher.
                   Help classroom teacher develop  individual learning plans for each student.
                   Teach reading skills in small groups.
                   Assist teachers, lead teacher, and director outside classroom as needed. 
                   Make materials needed for the program.
                   Help teach during activity time.
                   Report to work each day on time.
Mealtime Responsibilities:
                   Monitor children during meal times. 
                   Serve students food.
                   Clean eating area each time students eat.
Communication with Families, Staff, and Others:
                   Attend and participate in orientation, meetings, and debriefing sessions.                 
                   
Help with daily sign-in and sign-out procedures.
                   Communicate with families on an ongoing basis.
                   Help develop, attend, and lead small groups in Family Engagement events.
                   Assist with materials to be sent home.
                   Be a positive role model for the students.
                   Report progress of students regularly to families and lead teacher.
                   Relate to everyone in a cheerful, positive manner.
Creating a Safe and Secure Environment:
                   Create and sustain a cheerful, respectful and supportive environment.
                   Supervise and monitor student's safety.
                   Assist students in using conflict resolution techniques when dealing with each other.
                   Supervise students throughout program including, but not limited to: in the classroom, during meals, during                    outside play, and on field trips.
                   Keep areas clean and safe. 
                   Assist in clean up  and inventory at the end of the program.
                   Report safety or security issues to the program director or lead teacher.
                   Attend to the health and interpersonal needs of students.
    

TO APPLY:  Fill out the Application and send it, along with a resume, to:
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Ameshica Linsey, Executive Director
East Nashville Hope Exchange
419 Woodland Street
Nashville, TN 37206

Fax: 615-242-4997
E-mail: [email protected]
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