Why Consider TCGs CoTeaching Fellows and Generalists Teaching ProgramThe first few years of a childs education can be the most important in his/her life setting the stage for future success. As a Community Group Teaching Fellow or Generalist you will help prepare children for success throughout their lives.
As a Fellow at CDCPS you will:- Give children the tools they need to succeed in life
- Gain the experience you need to be hired as a permanent classroom teacher many of our Fellows have been rehired as full classroom teachers after their year of experience and training with us
- Learn from outstanding educational practitioners
- Be part of a collaborative community of seasoned educators
- Be an integral part of the movement to transform education in Lawrence and the United States
In The Community Group CoTeaching Fellows program you will:- Be involved in planning delivering daily classroom lessons and providing small group instruction based on students assessed learning needs
- Share classroom management responsibilities and be involved directly in parent conferencing
- Gain classroom experience under the guidance of and in collaboration with highly experienced and qualified lead teachers and administrators.
In The Community Group Generalist Teaching Fellows program you will:- Provide small groups instruction in the classroom during ELA and Math
- Have the opportunity to work with a wide range of very talented and experienced teachers
- Push in if a teacher is absent
In both Programs you will:- Work in an exceptionally collaborative environment where teaming is paramount
- Contribute to the academic achievement of students in your classroom
- Participate in highquality professional development alongside practitioners from our nationally acclaimed charter network
- Gain firsthand experience in research based teaching practices and using data to drive instruction
- Support promote lead and participate in community service activities at your school site and within the larger community
- Have opportunities to receive an additional stipend by leading student centered after school activities
- Be considered for a permanent teaching placement within The Community Groups Charter School network
Benefits and compensation:- $40000 Base salary over 11 months (AugJune).
- $1500 educational award upon successful completion of service (AugJune).
- Option of The Community Group Employee Paid Group Sponsored Health and Dental Insurance Plan.
Qualifications:This position requires a successful college history with a minimum of a bachelors degree but it doesnt require a degree in education. In fact if you are interested in becoming a teacher love children are flexible and treasure collaboration this may be the perfect stepping stone for you. Applicants must hold a valid work authorization prior to employmentSchedule: Fellows must be present from 7:45 am 4:00 pm. Fellows may also be required to engage in activities outside of the typical work day such as or after the end of the school day such as meetings or phone calls with families or schoolrelated events. Other responsibilities which may fall outside of school hours include lesson preparation student evaluation and school based community service activities. Responsibilities for CoTeaching Fellows include but are not limited to:Participating in CoTeaching activities in the classroom team teaching working with small groups who need remediation or advanced instruction parallel teaching with the lead teacher or teaching whole group lessons when appropriate.Conduct lesson preparation and student assessmentsCommunicate with families through meetings phone calls and family engagement activities. Participate in all required training professional development and member support activities.*Community Day Charter Public School participates in the EVerify program to determine the immigration and workeligibility status of prospective employees. Please refer to the Notice of EVerify Participation and the Right to Work documents for more information.*Community Day Charter Public School is affiliated with The Community Group (TCG) a private nonprofit organization that has been creating opportunities through education since 1970. TCG manages various programs including a network of early childhood and outofschool time programs a K18 charter public school training programs and a child care resource and referral program Child Care Circuit.The Community Group is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting retaining developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race gender color religion sexual orientation national origin age physical or mental disability citizenship status veteran status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal state or local law. In addition we are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.