Summer Squad Teachers

Job Title:

Summer Squad

Department:

NKSD Office of Family Learning

Reports to:

Equity Belonging Community Engagement Coordinator

Supervises:

NA

Description of job:

Program: Summer Squad

Grant funded through NKSDs Office of Family Learning/NK Recreation Summer Learning Collaborative for students registering for NK Recreation Programs at McGinn Park; Outdoor and classroom space will be used for learning activities and will be co-facilitated with NK Recreation staff. This program is grant funded and the focus is to mitigate summer learning loss by engaging participants in fun experiential learning activities.

In need of 4-5 teachers (subject to participant enrollment) to:

• work with targeted students in grades 1-6 (certifications flexible);
• provide curriculum development & implementation based on common core;
• integrate service learning model based on Generation On curriculum;
• provide leadership creative learning experiences & be positive mentors & role models;
• work collaboratively with NK Recreation Department staff to support & integrate learning between activities/programs;
• participate in all required pre planning and post evaluation activities;

Candidates are required to meet weekly beginning in May with a planning team prior to the start of the program and participate in all required meetings required by funders.

Details:

• Program will run for 24 days from July 7th to August 13th and target a minimum of 50 students.
• Teachers will be paid $56 per hr plus FICA/Medicare (no additional benefits) for weekly planning hours and summer hours.
• Work hours are between 8:30-11:30 am Monday-Thursday.

Protective Personal Equipment:

n/a

Classification:

Sedentary:

Light: X

Medium:

Heavy:

Very Heavy:

Classification Key:

Sedentary Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally; negligible amount of force frequently to lift carry push/pull or otherwise move objects;

Light Exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force frequently or negligible amounts of force constantly to move objects;

Medium Exerting 20 lbs. 50 lbs. of force occasionally; 10 lbs. 20 lbs. frequent; and/or greater than negligible up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects;

Heavy Exerting 50 lbs. 100 lbs. of force occasionally; in excess of 50 lbs. frequently; 10 lbs. 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects;

Very Heavy Exerting in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally; and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently; in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Driving Requirements:

None:

Manual: own vehicle

Automatic:

Work Environment

Floor Surface:

Tile and/or carpet

Inside:

Up to 100%

Outside:

Up to 100%

Lighting:

Incandescent or Fluorescent

Vibration:

n/a

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

LIFTING

Maximum weight lifted: up to 10 pounds occasionally

WEIGHT

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constant

Heights

Description of object

0 10 lbs.

x

10 20 lbs.

x

20 35 lbs.

x

35 50 lbs.

x

CARRYING

Maximum weight carried: up to 10 lbs.

WEIGHT

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constant

Distances

Description of object

0 10 lbs.

x

10 20 lbs.

x

20 35 lbs.

x

35 50 lbs.

x

PUSHING/PULLING

Maximum push/pull: N/A

WEIGHT or FORCE

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constant

Distances

Description of object

0 10 lbs.

x

10 20 lbs.

x

20 35 lbs.

x

100 lbs.

x

ACTIVITY

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constant

Comments

Sitting

x

Standing

x

Walking

x

Bending

x

Twisting

x

Crawling

x

Kneeling

x

Squatting

x

Climbing

x

Reaching Vertical

x

Reaching Horizontal

x

Grasping

x

Pinching

x

Manual Dexterity

x

Fine Dexterity

x

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelors Degree experience working with children grades 1 through 6 in a non-traditional setting preferred.

License/Certificate/Certification:

Current RIDE Teacher Certification

Technological and/or Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Google Platform Microsoft Office Canvas

Communication Skills:

Capable of working and planning with other educational professionals and responding simultaneously to a variety of requests from internal colleagues of maintaining sensitivity to the needs of parents students and community members and of ensuring overall satisfaction as a primary objective. Strong communication skills (spoken and written) including excellent phone courtesy.

Planning Skills:

Ability to prioritize needs of the program productively plan with other educators and professionals. Self-starter.

Interpersonal and Problem solving skills:

Ability to interface with teaching professionals parents students and members of the public in a helpful efficient and professional manner; ability to effectively handle public complaints and issues using an effective problem-solving approach. Ability to maintain complete confidentiality on all school administrative family and student issues.

Terms of Employment:

Weekly planning starting in May of 2026. All programming is dependent on funding.

Evaluation:

Candidates are required to participate in all meetings and evaluations required by funders.

Date: 01/2021 03/2022 2/2026