At the Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) our mission is to enhance the Worcester community by creating and sustaining decent safe and affordable housing that champions stability and self-sufficiency for our residents. As the second largest housing authority in New England widely recognized for our innovative and progressive programs were not just providing housing were building futures. Were looking for candidates who are mission-focused goal-driven and passionate. Reporting to the Program Coordinator the WHAs Lead Teacher provides supervision and assistance in the WHAs after-school drop-in Learning Center for up to 20 children living in the Great Brook Valley/Curtis Apartments. The Learning Center is an active and dynamic environment for academic support and skill development with time spent on supporting youth in completing homework developing independence and enrichment programs. Providing a safe attentive and constructive environment for children in grades 2-8 the Lead Teacher will rely on their own academic skills compassion and patience to serve as a role model assist students in understanding and completing academic assignments and generally promote academic and social success. The role will also include implementing classroom guidelines sustaining engagement developing learning materials and managing classroom behaviors. The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning enrichment programs and collaborating with students to incorporate their interests in coordination with the WHAs Program Coordinator. The Lead Teacher will collaborate with schools and public-school teachers to ensure academic progress. This is a part-time non-benefitted seasonal (school year) position with normal hours of Monday through Thursday 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. from September 2024 to June 2025. This is an onsite (not remote) position located in Worcester MA. There will be opportunities for occasional additional hours to help provide childcare during adult learning Thrive Academy courses.
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