Preston Taylor Ministries (PTM) is a Christian-Centered non-profit organization that exists to provide safe and fun neighborhood programming for kids to learn and grow. Programs include after school tutoring, summer field trips, seasonal sports, one-on-one mentoring, Bible studies, camps, and more. These programs for kids are supported by PTM staff, community and parent volunteers, and generous donors that support the work of PTM. PTM empowers our kids to discover and live their God-inspired dreams, develop a love for learning, and build joy-filled friendships that glorify Christ Jesus.
The Elementary Reading Teacher will primarily teach phonics in a structured program to small groups of 4-6 students. Elementary Reading Teacher will see 3-4 groups each day. Fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension will be taught to the more advanced readers. All teachers will undergo mandatory training prior to facilitating the scripted curriculum, which uses a PowerPoint slideshow and physical reading materials. The Elementary Reading Teacher will seek to incorporate PTM’s Christ-centered mission to experience “joy-filled friendships” and to pursue their “God-inspired dreams” into their teaching. Reading Teachers may assist with parts of daily programming and work in collaboration with the site's program team. All employees at PTM should represent the organization well to children and their families, volunteers, supporters, and the community.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Create and submit weekly lesson plans to the Literacy Specialist
- Lead behavior management in the classroom and assist site directors during program hours
- Increase reading confidence and competence in PTM students
- Exemplify PTM mission in and out of the classroom
- Be familiar with PTM programming for reading content to be relevant and consistent with other programming
- Work with students in small group settings to build all reading skills including but not limited to: phonics, language development, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and writing.
- Attend professional development sessions led or coordinated by the Literacy Specialist
- Work with site volunteers to strengthen reading activities between volunteers and students
- Respond positively to coaching and feedback and have strong communication skill
Job Requirements:
- Knowledge and ability to teach reading comprehension concepts and foundations
- Behavior management skills
- Bachelors in education preferred but not required
- Experience working with diverse groups of adults and kids
- Flexibility in thinking and adapting to situations, openness to ideas
- Ease with using technology to implement lessons
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 9.0 – 12.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Reading instruction: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Nashville-Davidson, TN (Required)
Work Location: In person
