STEM Instructor, Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association

Posted by on April 22, 2013

STEM Instructor
Position to begin July 2013

DESCRIPTION:
Based in the Oxford Circle neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA, the Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association (OCCCDA) is seeking a Literacy Instructor. The mission of OCCCDA is “to extend healing and hope in the Oxford Circle community, believing that God’s purpose of reconciling all people to Jesus leads us to minister on spiritual, physical, social & economic levels.” The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Instructor is responsible for using best practice models to plan and lead instruction during our summer camp.  Summer camp is scheduled for July 1, 2013 to August 8, 2013, Monday-Thursdays, 9am-3pm.  Instruction will be provided in three classes of approximately 20 kids each.  Instruction and prep hours total 10 hours weekly.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Develop & implement age-appropriate, critical and engaging curriculum for instruction to kids in grades K-8 that is responsive to their needs and the program’s mission
•    Create lesson plans with connections to science, technology, engineering and math (can take on either a broad or more topic focused)
•    Teach creative & engaging lessons, showing how STEM can be used in “real life”.
•    Work one-on-one and/or in small groups with kids needing extra help
•    Ability to work cooperatively with parents, high school volunteers, and staff
•    Instruct volunteers in their assignments as needed in regards to curriculum
•    Implement positive discipline and classroom management structure for program
•    Provide copies of curriculum/lesson plans to 21st CCLC Out of School Coordinator

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
    A commitment to the Oxford Circle community and to the holistic vision of the OCCCDA.
    Bachelor degree in Education or related field and two (2) years’ experience teaching.  An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
    Provide current clearances (child abuse and criminal) employment and obtain a CPR and First Aid Certification within 3 months of employment.

HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume via mail or e-mail to:
Dr. Raquel Esteves-Joyce 21st Century Youth Coordinator
Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association
900 East Howell Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
215-288-8506
raquel.oxfordcircle@gmail.com