The Summer Promise Academy program at Peter Paul’s Coleman Center is comprised of students grades 1-12 who receive daily instruction in core subject areas and provides enrichment activities. The Lead Teacher implemented lesson plans that include project-based learning, learning through literacy and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math). The person in the role must embody Peter Paul’s values and share a passion for the mission by overseeing a high quality, safe experience for all of students. All Peter Paul employees are expected to maintain high expectations for self, colleagues, students and families and must maintain a professional, ethical and responsible attitude to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere.
Primary Responsibilities
- Create a classroom culture that encourages group thinking, curiosity and discovery
- Collaborate with other staff to design and implement daily lesson plans and activities
- Implement Peter Paul’s daily expectations and behavior system
- Commitment to total classroom engagement
- Communicate with parents and/or guardians and daytime classroom teachers on a regular basis
- Participate in weekly staff meetings and serve on planning and special events committees
- Maintain accurate and organized records such as communication logs, incident reports and other record
- Participate in recommended training programs in order to acquire knowledge of current best practices
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred), and/or Childcare experience
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills
- Experience completing lesson plans
- Excellent oral, verbal, and written communication skills
- Knowledge of current educational research
- Understanding of and familiarity with multicultural demographics
Position Schedule
This is a part-time, hourly position that is expected to work starting June 9th through August 8th. All Summer Promise employees can expect to work approximately 30 hours per week.
About Peter Paul RVA
Peter Paul RVA is an outreach and community center serving Richmond's East End.
Founded by John Coleman in1979, it is the oldest community-based agency continually serving East End children and families. Peter Paul serves students in grades 1-12 through its flagship academic Youth Program, giving children a safe, consistent, structured, and loving environment in which to thrive during out-of-school time. Family and community programming offered and
coordinated by Peter Paul bolsters student success.
A R E Y O U ?
Dedicated to empowering and enriching the lives of young people.
Driven by a culture that values unity, togetherness, and hope, and make a positive impact on the next generation.
Passionate about unlocking the potential of our youth.
T O G E T H E R , W E W I L L E D U C A T E T H E C H I L D , E N G A G E T H E F A M I L Y,
& E M P O W E R T H E C O M M U N I T Y.
