Summer Term Math Teacher at Maya Angelou Academy - Summer 2024

The Organization

Maya empowers opportunity and justice-involved youth to transform the trajectory of their lives. We do this by engaging each of our scholars in a restorative, relevant school experience that prioritizes personalized academic support, well-being, and preparation for the post-Maya pathway of their choice. With an education in our network of schools, our scholars will do more than succeed – they will thrive!

If you would like to learn more about Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation, please visit Seeforever.org.

The Touchstone

At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful, and nurturing relationships with each other. We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential. We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met. We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever! This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.

Position Description

The Maya Angelou Academy is seeking a math teacher for its six-week summer program. The summer program will run from June 26, 2024, to August 2, 2024. This will be a half-day program beginning at 7:30 AM and ending at 12:30 PM. The scholars are young men generally of high school age who are working towards their high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

The math offered will be designed for a three-week curriculum that will be given twice during the summer period to two different groups of scholars. While we do have a planned curriculum that was used in part last summer, we are very open to creative alternative ideas. The main goal is for us to create a relevant and engaging summer science experience.

While class sizes are very small, the youth we work with have generally not been very successful in school so often need a lot of individual help and instruction.

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Assessing individual learning styles and adapting teaching methods to fit
• Creating a classroom and school environment that engages student interest, promotes student leadership, and stimulates student learning
• Having thoughtful approaches to teaching concepts and sparking student interest while also imparting essential factual knowledge
• Managing administrative assignments effectively and with a high level of professionalism and integrity
• Modeling and contributing to a school culture of hope and high expectations for achievement
• Committing to individualized education for all students so that students with IEPs do not feel stigmatized and receive the services to which they are entitled

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related subject field
• Must have or be eligible for certification in the appropriate content area
• Experience working with incarcerated or opportunity youth is desirable

Site Description

The Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings is a long-term juvenile facility in Laurel, MD. It serves youth ages 13-21 and is located inside New Beginnings Youth Development Center. Our students develop the academic, social, and employment skills they need to build rewarding lives and promote positive change.

Our mission at the Maya Angelou Academy is to provide a safe, nurturing, and mutually respectful environment that motivates and prepares each student to fulfill their academic or career potential. With the support of a wide circle of caring adults, students will develop the skills they need to make sound decisions and lead rewarding lives.

Salary and Benefits

Our rates are comparable to those of other schools in the District of Columbia area. This is a part-time and temporary position therefore no additional benefits will be offered.

To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.