9th Grade Science-Summer Teacher
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
BackgroundAlexander Twilight Academy (ATA) is a free longitudinal high school and college access program that provides hard-working, high-potential students from under-resourced backgrounds with the highest-quality educational andlife-enriching opportunities. Named after the first Black American to graduate from college in the United States, Alexander Twilight Academy makes a long-term commitment to serve each student and family we admit from middle school through college and beyond. ATA develops leaders who will change the world and empowers the next generation of great thinkers, creators, and changemakers to live meaningful lives of passion and purpose. Through rigorous, year-round academic programming, support, advocacy, enrichment, and mentorship, ATA prepares middle school students to earn admission to and thrive at the nation's top high schools, colleges,and beyond.
Teaching Position SummaryA Science teacher at Alexander Twilight Academy’s Summer Leadership Program will be responsible for instructing rising 9th graders in hands-on, student-centered, lab-based science classes. The teacher will also serve as an advisor and lead an elective of their choosing. Previous electives ranged from journalism to game design and coding to basketball, and more.
Teachers will work with the Director of Middle School Programs, the Assistant Director of Middle School Programs, other teachers, and staff to create a welcoming, academically challenging, and engaging environment for all students in the program.
Dates and Timing:● Mandatory Summer Pre-Work○ Virtual PD Session - Date and Time TBD (likely 2nd or 3rd week of June)○ In-Person PD Day - Monday, July 1st 8:00 am to 4:00 pm○ Create syllabus, week 1 lesson plans, and unit plan by June 28th
● Summer Program Dates○ Monday-Friday 7:40am to 4:00pm Monday, July 8th to Friday, August 9th○ Staff close out days on Monday, August 12th and Tuesday, August 13th
Location: Boston, MACore Qualities of an Alexander Twilight Academy Educator● Firm commitment to educational access, equity, and social justice● Dedication to working with students from under-resourced backgrounds● Desire to cultivate authentic relationships with students● Belief that all students can be successful given the right supports● Track record of student achievement and growth● Intellectually curious and passionate about teaching material from their area of expertise● Desire to grow personally and professionally● Growth mindset for self and students● Commitment to collaborating with others
Responsibilities● Lead 2-4 classes of approximately 15-20 students daily● Lead a weekly elective● Create a unit plan and one-page syllabus/course overview due prior to the start of the Summer Program (date due: June 28th)● Submit weekly lesson plans and materials due each Friday at noon● Prepare daily student-centered, discussion-based lesson plans● Attend mandatory staff meetings prior to the start of the Summer Leadership Program and also once weekly during the summer● Maintain a gradebook which is shared with Director of Middle School Programs the Assistant Director of Middle School Programs
Qualifications and Experience● At least 2 years of teaching experience (preferred grade level experience: 6th-12th)● Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including classroom management and team building skills● Experience implementing differentiated teaching strategies
How to apply● Submit your resume and reach out to jobs@alexandertwilightacademy.org.● Candidates will be informed of next steps on a rolling basis.
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