Science + Jr Achievement Enrichment Center Coordinator (ECC)
Job Location:
Antioch, TN - USA
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Job Summary
The K2 Science & Enrichment Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging hands-on instruction that fosters curiosity creativity and real-world learning for elementary students. This educator will teach Science using the STEMscopes curriculum and lead Junior Achievement lessons that introduce students to foundational concepts in financial literacy career awareness entrepreneurship and community involvement. Through interactive learning experiences project-based activities and strong classroom culture the teacher will help students develop critical thinking collaboration and problem-solving skills while cultivating a love of learning.
The ideal candidate is passionate about elementary education skilled at making complex concepts accessible to young learners and committed to creating an inclusive joyful classroom environment. They are highly organized able to plan across multiple subject areas and eager to connect classroom learning to real-world applications. This role requires strong classroom management effective communication with students and families and a willingness to collaborate closely with school leaders and grade-level teams to ensure student success.
- Motivate students to participate in learning activities; create a positive student culture; maintain high behavioral expectations for all students
- Develop a year-long scope and sequence map thematic unit plans and lesson plans to teach discrete content skills (art physical education gardening drama or Spanish) throughout the school year.
- Differentiates content by age-group and/or grade-level to ensure that activities are developmentally appropriate.
- Collaborate with school staff to develop a positive culture focused on Rocketships core values (respect responsibility persistence empathy)
- Serve as the leader and facilitate large group lessons on the topics indicated above
- Communicate and collaborate with fellow ECCs teachers and school leaders; participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the Rocketship team
- Ensure that students have access to a positive and productive learning environment by enforcing all campus safety rules and behavior expectations
- Inventory and maintain Enrichment Center materials and accessories
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Passion for working with children; ability to motivate and support children in reaching high levels of academic success
- Belief in the value of enrichment education for all children
- Previous experience or training working with youth
- Previous experience managing and/or teaching groups of elementary-age students is strongly preferred
- Content expertise preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of staff members
- Ability to learn laws rules practices and procedures related to public education and specific to Rocketship Education
- Fluency in English
- Flexibility and a willingness to learn
- At least 2 years of college or passing score on Rocketships Paraprofessional Assessment is required
Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
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