South Bronx United

About South Bronx United

South Bronx United's mission is to use soccer as a vehicle for social change, helping youth build character, teamwork, and leadership skills so that they can succeed in high school, college, careers, their community and beyond. South Bronx serves 1,800 boys and girls, ages 4 through 19, each year by combining soccer with academic enrichment, college prep, mentoring, leadership development, health and wellness, and legal and support services for immigrant youth. SBU is driven to accomplish our mission and promote the SBU Values of Showing Commitment, Bringing Integrity, and Uniting our Community in all that we do. SBU is seeking dynamic educators who can effectively engage students through high interest content during our Summer Soccer Scholars Program. Summer Soccer Scholars is a five-week program for 80 middle and high school students combining soccer, academics, and life skills to keep youth active and learning during the summer months. Instructors will serve as lead teachers during the academic portion of the program and will be supported by SBU staff and summer interns. Applicants must be able to attend training and commit to the full summer schedule. Summer instructors will be responsible for teaching five-week academic enrichment courses to classes of middle or high school youth. Curriculum spans approximately 16 hours of instruction, in one hour classes daily, Monday-Thursday, across the five weeks. ELA instructors will receive unit guidance and targeted Common Core standards for their specific grade level and subject. Instructors are expected to design engaging and fun lessons, activities, and assessments for the course in collaboration with the SBU’s Director of Academic Programs. Instructors will teach two or three one-hour classes daily with a teaching assistant. Class sizes range from 12-18 students. Qualifications: South Bronx United is looking for a highly motivated, energetic teacher who wants to make a difference in the lives of South Bronx youth. ELA instructors should have experience in teaching middle or high school reading and writing. Teachers should have experience teaching students between ages of 11 and 19, preferably in the Bronx or other inn-city settings. Experience in curriculum development, lesson planning, and differentiated instruction is preferred. Instructors should have strong classroom management skills and be able to work effectively with assistant teachers. A masters or bachelors degree in an education related field is strongly preferred. No soccer background necessary. Schedule: * Training: Monday - Wednesday, June 30-July 3, 9:00 am-2:30 pm. All instructors will be oriented and supervised by the Director of Academic Programs. Instructors will attend a three-day orientation before the program begins. Additional training and supervision will be provided by SBU’s Middle and High School Program managers. * Program: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-12:30 pm; July 7 -August 8 Location: Near the Mott Haven Educational Campus, 730 Concourse Village West, Bronx, NY Compensation: $2,500 - $3,000 depending on number of periods taught, paid in two installments throughout the summer. How to Apply: If interested in the position, please email [email protected] with resume and cover letter expressing the reasons for your interest and your availability for the position. Please put the position name in the subject line.