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University of Miami School of Law
First Star Academy
Senior Teacher
TEMPORAY POSITION
The First Star University of Miami Academy is an innovative college-preparatory program for high school students impacted by foster care. Due to trauma and a host of structural factors, only 50% of foster youth graduate high school, and less than 3% earn a college degree. The Academy overcomes these outcomes by providing holistic academic and social-emotional supports to allow youth to thrive. The Academy strives to keep youth on track for high school graduation, prepare them for higher education, and equip them with the skills to successfully transition to adulthood. Academy students spend all four summers of high school living on the University of Miami campus (Summer Academy) and return 1-2 Saturdays per month during the school year (Saturday Academies). While on campus, the youth attend academic classes, participate in life skills workshops, and explore life on a university campus.
We are currently seeking teachers for our seasonal summer position (Temporary), renewable each year depending on funding and performance. The position also has the potential to continue as a part-time, school-year position. Teachers design their summer curriculum aligned to the Miami-Dade Public School curriculum, and also assist students in preparing for required state assessments and college admission tests. The ideal candidate is creative at engaging students, familiar with differentiated and trauma-informed instruction strategies, and welcomes working in a dynamic team setting.
Job Responsibilities:
Develops course objectives and lesson plans, and teaches a 3-week course, following guidelines from the Miami Dade Public Schools curriculum and using a range of teaching methods and individualized instruction
Prepares students for required state assessments and college admission tests using various teaching methods, including socio-emotional learning strategies, lectures and demonstrations.
Assesses student's progress and participates in research activities to assess student learning and overall program effectiveness
Prepares and administers tests to evaluate student progress, records results, issues reports to inform progress, and counsels students when adjustment and academic problems arise.
Participates in staff team meetings aimed at addressing a child’s holistic needs.
Minimum Requirements
Valid Florida Teaching Certificate – Must attach to Job Application
Ability to work with a diverse student population including communicating with people from diverse culture and ethnic backgrounds, socio-economic, educational levels.
Ability to pass a Level 2 Background screening
Time Commitment:
Summer Academy Teachers work approximately 4 hours per day
Summer Academy runs from June 23-July11 and from July 14-August 2
Mandatory teacher training from June 16 – June 20
Compensation:
$38 per hour for certified teachers
Physical Requirements:
This is light work which requires the following physical activities: mobility, reaching, sitting, finger dexterity, lifting, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.
Equal Employment/Non-Discrimination
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Job Status:
Part time
Employee Type:
Temporary - Charge Back (Fixed Term)
Pay Grade:
52
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