Join our Summer 2025 Team!
SOAR Summer 2025 Assistant Teacher
Job Category: Contract staff, June 17th - August 14, 2025, Monday- Thursday 8:30-5:30
Report to: Anja Carlson, Operations Manager & SOAR Classroom lead teachers
Compensation: $20-$26 per hour, DOE
Applications due April 6th, 2025
Summary: The SOAR counselor is responsible for supporting all SOAR programs Entering K-8th grade, specifically focused on supporting math and literacy small groups, field trips, community partnerships, project-based learning and STEAM work. The counselor will be responsible for the general safety and development, growth and skill achievement of the students in his/her group.
This contract position will start with training dates on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 17th and 18th. Then programs will run from June 23rd-August 14th. Max of 215 hours for summer contract
June 17th-18th- to 16 hours of training and prep work prior to program start date
June 23rd- July 31st- SOAR Program, Monday-Thursday, 8:30-5:30 (8 hour day pay- 1 hour lunch break) 128 hours
August 1-14th- Practice K Program, Monday- Thursday 8:30- 1:30 (5 hour days) 40 hours
Qualifications: At least one completed year of college; and experience working with children required. Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks independently. Experience with literacy programs desirable; excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish (preferred), Current CPR and first aid certification preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES
Programmatic Responsibilities:
Essential Responsibilities:
A career at TLC IS for you if you are ready to:
Other duties as assigned by Operations Manager or Executive Director
More information around our SOAR summer program:
https://www.tetonliteracy.org/soar-summer-program.html
Job Category: Contract staff, June 17th - August 14, 2025, Monday- Thursday 8:30-5:30
Report to: Anja Carlson, Operations Manager & SOAR Classroom lead teachers
Compensation: $20-$26 per hour, DOE
Applications due April 6th, 2025
Summary: The SOAR counselor is responsible for supporting all SOAR programs Entering K-8th grade, specifically focused on supporting math and literacy small groups, field trips, community partnerships, project-based learning and STEAM work. The counselor will be responsible for the general safety and development, growth and skill achievement of the students in his/her group.
This contract position will start with training dates on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 17th and 18th. Then programs will run from June 23rd-August 14th. Max of 215 hours for summer contract
June 17th-18th- to 16 hours of training and prep work prior to program start date
June 23rd- July 31st- SOAR Program, Monday-Thursday, 8:30-5:30 (8 hour day pay- 1 hour lunch break) 128 hours
August 1-14th- Practice K Program, Monday- Thursday 8:30- 1:30 (5 hour days) 40 hours
Qualifications: At least one completed year of college; and experience working with children required. Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish tasks independently. Experience with literacy programs desirable; excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish (preferred), Current CPR and first aid certification preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES
Programmatic Responsibilities:
- Co-teach and, on occasion, lead lessons and activities for a classroom of up to 18 students.
- Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week. Activities may include: math and literacy intervention work, read alouds, STEAM lessons, project based learning, games, songs, opening and closing ceremonies, family nights, etc.
- Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas, this includes but is not limited to being responsible for your campers’ safety and their whereabouts at all times.Work with the teaching team to plan and implement lessons.
- Communicate with parents about students’ experiences and report concerns to camp leadership.
Identify and respond to camper behavior issues. - Assist and maintain accurate program records including incident reports, lesson plans and daily attendance.
- Help guide interns and camp volunteers, if applicable, to have a deeper understanding of leadership and counseling skills
- See camp handbook for program details.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide a safe and healthy environment, both physically and mentally, to ensure the operation of a quality summer program. Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
- Ensure campers and families are aware of the rules, and daily scheduled routines.
- Take responsibility for the quality of supplies, equipment, sites and materials.
- Report all suspicions of child abuse to proper authorities.
- Establish a relationship with each camper and know his or her present level of understanding; consider the needs of all the campers and treat each camper with respect and dignity.
A career at TLC IS for you if you are ready to:
- Go above & beyond to do what’s best for the students and families we serve (an innate work ethic is required)
- Adapt to frequent change (every level of every team improves every cycle)
- Happily give and take constructive feedback
- Take ownership and initiative to problem solve and move ideas forward
Other duties as assigned by Operations Manager or Executive Director
More information around our SOAR summer program:
https://www.tetonliteracy.org/soar-summer-program.html
A career at TLC IS for you if you are ready to:
- Go above & beyond to do what’s best for the students and families we serve (an innate work ethic is required)
- Adapt to frequent change (every level of every team improves every cycle)
- Happily give and take constructive feedback
- Take ownership and initiative to problem solve and move ideas forward
TLC’s Core Values
1. We prioritize individualized instruction through accessible programs, student centered learning, data driven instruction and teacher reflection.
2. We believe in providing authentic, personalized literacy learning experiences that lead to students’ and families’ success in classrooms, careers and our community.
3. We value comprehensive support for the entire family, understanding that we can make the most impact by working together with families to support their children’s literacy development.
4. We value collaboration with our community and volunteers as a way to provide the highest level of services and expand our students’ world view.
1. We prioritize individualized instruction through accessible programs, student centered learning, data driven instruction and teacher reflection.
2. We believe in providing authentic, personalized literacy learning experiences that lead to students’ and families’ success in classrooms, careers and our community.
3. We value comprehensive support for the entire family, understanding that we can make the most impact by working together with families to support their children’s literacy development.
4. We value collaboration with our community and volunteers as a way to provide the highest level of services and expand our students’ world view.
Professional Practice
- Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
- Participant Focus: Making the needs of families, students, and volunteers a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive family, student and volunteer relationships.
- Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Create systems and plans which allow multiple projects to move forward at the same time. Be comfortable planning in a fast-paced environment.
- Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
- Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Maintain an environment of constant and open communication.
- Quality Orientation: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks. Collect and use data to drive instruction in all programs.
