AmeriCorps Classroom Specials Instructor - Trinity Academy

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Trinity Academy is an independent, tuition-free elementary school (grades 1-4) for Hartford area students. We provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for our students with small class sizes (10-15 students per class) and lots of individual attention. Our school day runs from 8:15am-3:20pm, and is filled with intensive academics, enrichment activities/specials classes (gym, choir, art, gardening) and we provide breakfast, two snacks and lunch every day to all students.

Responsibilities:

• Create a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Teach Art, Music, Gym, and/or an alternative enrichment course to grades 1-4.
• Develop and submit weekly lesson plans.
• Work under the guidance of our Curriculum Coach.
• Deliver group and individual student instruction.
• Handle social/emotional issues as they arise.
• Monitor students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom and virtual classroom, cafeteria, playground, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

The successful candidate will possess most of these qualifications:

• 1+ years’ experience working with children, preferably ages 6-10.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, but years of experience can substitute.
• Dedication to education and the advancement of students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being.
• Ability to form strong, positive relationships with staff, students, and families.
• Time management skills.
• Experience working with under-resourced families preferred.
• Required: must be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident