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CES Job Announcement
Teacher Apprentice Corpos Members (6 Positions)
Organization: North Central Charter Essential School
Type of Organization: CES Affiliate School
Application Deadline: 10/31/2008
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
North Central Charter Essential School (NCCES) is a grade 7-12, public school where students are known personally, challenged intellectually, and expected to participate actively in their learning. Guided by its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, the school seeks to send graduates into the work who think for themselves, care about others and act creatively and responsibly. NCCES students come from 30 communities across central Massachusetts and cross socio-economic, cultural, geographic boundaries and include students of all learning abilities.
Pending receipt of grant notification, NCCES will hire six part-time Teacher Apprentice Corps Members. This new program would increase the capacity of NCCES to serve its students, increase the number of people available to serve in volunteer roles at the school, and increase the number of NCCES students, staff and families and staff serving in volunteer roles in the region. The Teacher Apprentice Corps is designed to provide individuals with an interest in education the opportunity to work closely with and assist a small team of teachers at a specific grade level. Each of the six part-time Teaching Apprentices would become embedded as a partner with the grade level team made up of cross-disciplinary groups of teachers. Apprentice Corps Members will working closely with and support the grade level team of teachers to help identify, support and codify specific volunteer needs in the school. This role requires a passion for education and a willingness to commit to a 9-month, part-time commitment (800 hours from October 2008 through June 2009). College students, professionals considering a move to a career in education and recent college graduates are particularly encouraged to apply.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide support to teachers and students in and out of the classroom.
Assist teachers in coordination of grade-level exhibition nights, goal setting and roundtable meetings; organization and analysis of student assessment data; and, development and monitoring of student success plans.
Arrange for additional volunteer help and classroom visits as warranted.
With input from teachers and using NCCES-provided boilerplate, develop specific roles, responsibilities, and training needs for volunteers to help teachers.
Other activities agreed upon by the Grade Level Team Leader and Teaching Apprentice Coordinator (e.g., one on one and small group reading and math skills coaching, support students in identifying internship and mentoring opportunities).
Keep log of work and complete bi-weekly program reflections identifying tasks accomplished, work underway and obstacles that need to be addressed.
Qualifications:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
Self-motivated, capable of working independently and as part of a team.
Ability to collaborate in a group setting and work effectively with diverse populations.
Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Good academic record.
Willingness to meet the demands and challenges of working with adolescents.
Some personal volunteer experience.
Able to represent NCCES in a professional manner at all times.
Committed to completing the program year at NCCES.
Satisfactory CORI/SORI (criminal background check) report.
High school diploma or 5-7 years of similar or related experience in lieu of a degree.
Must be 18 years old and a Massachusetts Resident (proof of residency required).
Interest in service, education and nonprofit work.
Available to start October 2008.
Professional/personal references.
Able to schedule Wednesday afternoons as part of the weekly commitment to be available to participate in the NCCES staff professional development program featuring presentations from in-school and outside professionals and common planning and prep time.
Salary & Benefits:
Up to $5,000 Stipend
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Contact Information:
Carolyn Sellars
North Central Charter Essential School
1 Oak Hill Road
Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420
work: 978-345-2701
fax: 978-345-9127
sellarsc@ncces.org
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How to Apply:
Please visit our website @ www.ncces.org |
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