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ABOUT OUR DISTRICT

The Syracuse City School District educates more than 18,000 students each day, from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Our vision is to prepare and inspire all our students to innovate locally and contribute globally, and we are embracing the challenge of giving all our students a vibrant education with new urgency to Ignite a passion for learning across the SCSD family, inspiring them to make a lasting impact on their communities and beyond.

MISSION OF BUILDING MEN

The Syracuse City School District Before/After-School Programs are dynamic extensions of learning that are aligned with our District's mission to: We are a community of 80+ languages. We honor the diversity of our staff and students and cultivate their unique gifts by fostering joyful, safe, and inclusive learning and working environments. We hold high expectations for teaching and learning and strive for excellence in all that we do. We achieve this through a dynamic partnership with students, families, communities, and dedicated educators who are committed to academic rigor, equity, access, and innovative educational experiences. We prepare students to graduate and pursue any path they choose.

The Building Men vision is that young men in Syracuse will see themselves as part of a larger fellowship of men who:

• Have excellent attendance in school and in after-school programs;

• Graduate from high school and college/career education;

• Participate in community in some level; and

• Have the ability to make a significant impact upon society.

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

The District seeks certified teachers, highly qualified teaching assistants or degreed individual, who will work directly with students, facilitate group activities, produce in-person and/or virtual lesson plans and instructional delivery, provide focused individual attention and foster strong relationships that positively influence children's lives. Past participants are strongly encouraged to apply. Extensions are being offered to qualified staff for up to 15 hours per week (depending on staffing needs). Programs will run for 90-107 program days, generally Monday through Friday, according to a predetermined afterschool calendar. In-person class sizes are one teacher to up to fifteen students and virtual class sizes can vary. The after-school program will be led and facilitated by a designed SCSD Program Lead and supervised by a SCSD Building Administrator.

Building Men training will be provided and services will include; Chalk Talks, Progress Reports, Community Service Projects and Rite of Passage Ceremony. Joe Horan, Coordinator of Building Men services, will provide guided assistance throughout the year. For more information, go to: www.buildingmenprogram.org

Participating after-school programs sites: Brighton Academy, Clary, Ed Smith, ELMS, Grant, Huntington, Lincoln, Roberts, Syracuse Latin, and Syracuse STEM at Blodgett (times vary by school)

REPORTS TO: Designated SCSD Program Lead

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide classroom instruction (in-person and/or virtual pending State guidelines) to program participants during the after-school program;

• Create daily class lesson plans and submit to the Program's Lead Teacher in advance of lesson delivery;

• Provide high quality, project-based, academic classes aligned to grade-level curriculum and the Next Generation Learning Standards to include services such as; academic instruction in ELA, math and science, intervention and acceleration models, tutorial through SCSD approved teacher models, and interactive project-based learning;

• Create a classroom (in-person and/or virtual) environment that is conducive to learning and grade-level appropriate;

• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of the program goals and objectives as provided by the Program Lead;

• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives;

• Follow all school, after-school, and classroom (in-person and/or virtual) procedures;

• Incorporate SCSD day and after-school social emotional learning strategies (where appropriate);

• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom, being respectful of day schoolteacher's classroom and SCSD property;

• Attend mandatory professional development training when offered;

• Complete annual staff survey; and

• Deliver instruction in-person or virtual and use classroom management strategies aligned with the SCSD's Code of Conduct, Character and Supports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Interested in serving Syracuse City students in an after-school setting at one of the 17 after-school programs.

• NYS Certified Teacher (preferred)

• NYS Certified Teaching Assistant

OR

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Baccalaureate Degree

• City Residents are encouraged to apply!

SALARY/SALARY RANGE

All After-School Teachers are paid the current Unit 1 extension rate: $33.00 per hour. This position does not qualify for benefits.