The Teaching Fellow and the Team Leader (formerly Teaching Associate) positions are included among 66 organizations distinguished as "Best Entry Level Jobs" by the Princeton Review.
Citizen Schools seeks talented, enthusiastic, and diverse candidates to serve as Team Leaders with middle school students in our after-school programs.
Team Leaders are essential to the success of the Citizen Schools program. These engaging, dedicated and caring adults work closely with middle-school students and their families to help transform lives. Each Team Leader leads a team of approximately 8-12 students, supporting their academic achievement by facilitating hands-on, apprenticeship learning activities led by community volunteers. The Citizen Schools program offers Team Leaders the opportunity to engage in a diverse range of experiences and hands-on leadership development, building on the varied backgrounds and potential of these educators and community builders.
Citizen Schools is accepting Team Leader applications for program sites in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Texas.
Team Leader Roles
Youth Developer. Team Leaders build strong relationships with their students, engage weekly with families and teachers, and serve as mentors and role-models to middle school students. They have an impact on students by helping them develop leadership ability, teamwork skills and confidence in what they can accomplish.
Academic Coach. Team Leaders help students develop tools to be more successful in the classroom. They guide students through curricula designed to increase their math and English skills, proficiency in test-taking, note-taking and organizational skills, and support homework completion.
Apprenticeship Leader/Supporter. Team Leaders provide support and assistance to Citizen Teachers, community volunteers who share their professional skills or personal interests with students through ten-week hands-on learning projects called apprenticeships. Team Leaders help Citizen Teachers produce engaging lesson plans, manage student behavior, and support preparation for WOW!s: authentic products, performances or presentations created by students and celebrated by the community.
Qualifications
Successful applicants will possess a range of attributes, including:
- Demonstrated experience with and commitment to education and community-based learning
- Relevant experience working with children and demonstrated ability to engage children
- Proven ability to engage and organize peers and other adults to meet program goals
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated time and project management skills in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and collaboration with diverse groups of people
- Able to provide and receive constructive feedback; open to coaching
- Embodiment of Citizen Schools' values: Pride, Joy, Respect, Courage, Teamwork, Perseverance, and Vision
- Sense of humor
- Proficiency in a foreign language a plus
Compensation and Benefits
Team Leaders' hourly rates vary by region, and typically increases for Team Leaders who work with Citizen Schools for multiple semesters. Team Leaders receive extensive training and will have opportunities for professional development and growth with the organization. In addition, compensation for most Team Leaders includes health benefits, 403B, and vacation time.
Application Process
After submitting the online application, candidates will be contacted about the status of their application. Team Leader positions start in January 2008.
Citizen Schools is an equal opportunity employer. |
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