OST Instructor

Our Mission: We coach and support students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to prepare for and graduate from college as transformational leaders in order to forge a just and equitable society.
College Success Foundation believes in respecting, upholding, and reflecting diversity and is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization. By leading with equity, and utilizing an anti-racist lens in our work, we center diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We believe students win when we have a high-performing culture that is committed to eliminating barriers to student achievement. Our passion is fostering educational equity, making college accessible and affordable to underserved students from low–income families.

POSITION SUMMARY
The CSF-DC Out-of-School Time (OST) Instructor is responsible for developing and implementing the OST classroom curriculum to include, but not limited to, English/Language Arts and Literature (all levels, grades 9-12), Math (Algebra (I and II), Geometry, and Pre-Calculus/Calculus), and Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics). The Instructor assists and facilitates non-academic programming and activities, including accompanying students on field trips and cultural experiences. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
The items listed in this section are the primary duties and responsibilities for this job and do not represent an exhaustive list. Our organization is dynamic and therefore duties may change based on business necessity; however, any new duties will remain within the scope of the job.

• Develops appropriate grade level curricula, lesson plans and assessments.
• Develops and implements daily classroom activities and relevant student projects.
• Adapts lesson plans to suit diverse student needs and learning styles.
• Provides prescriptions for students at the end of summer programming outlining areas of need for academic improvement.
• Provides visible leadership and hands-on programmatic support for OST-based activities and services.
• Helps to build a positive learning community among CSF-DC Scholars by maintaining high classroom standards and high expectations for student learning.
• Collaborates with CSF-DC staff, school staff, administrators and external partners to ensure and maintain CSF's on-going positive relationships with its summer program partners.
• Communicates information to students clearly, respectfully, and with an emphasis on motivating and inspiring all program participants.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
The items listed below are the minimum requirements for the job and are relevant to this position. The organization values both work experience and education and realizes that individuals take different paths to acquire knowledge.

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in education or a unique content area of need (ELA, Math, STEM, Arts, and Microsoft Imagine Academy).
• Three years teaching experience in grades 7-12.
• Experience working with diverse populations and age groups, with particular emphasis on working with young people in grades 7-12.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.
Knowledge and Skills
List the minimum knowledge and skills needed to perform the primary duties of the job.

• Knowledge of adolescent development principles and positive youth development theories.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Ability to maintain professionalism in unexpected situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other instructors, CSF-DC staff, school staff and other partners.
• Coach and mentor students in one-on one settings and in groups.
• Ability to effectively communicate and develop positive relationships with students.
• Relate well and respect cultural and human diversity.
• Be flexible, solve problems effectively, and prioritize tasks.
• Must be available for all pre-program training and orientation.

Professional Certifications and Licenses

List items applicable to the job and can be required or preferred. Indicate which are preferred.

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary duties and responsibilities of this job. The College Success Foundation is committed to fostering an organizational culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Therefore, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the interview process or to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of this role, please contact Human Resources.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Operate office equipment such as a computer and printer/copier.
• Communicate information and ideas to create understanding and exchange accurate information.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Perceive, inspect, and assess data at close range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Role operates within in a variety of office settings from shared spaces, personal office, and classrooms.
• This position requires Washington state residents if assigned in a Washington based location. If this position is assigned in a District of Columbia based location the resident must reside in the District of Columbia.
• Uses collaborative software for communicating with others and attending virtual meetings.
• Frequent travel is required, including some evening and weekend events.
• Reliable transportation is required.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
The position may change based upon the needs of the program and/or organizational needs and available funding. In compliance with federal and state regulations, College Success Foundation maintains a drug free environment and all successful applicants must pass a drug screen prior to hire.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.