T.E.A.C.H. Leader

Position: T.E.A.C.H. (Transforming Education And Creating Hope) Leader

Classification: Part-time Hourly

Compensation: Starting at $18 per hour

Location(s): Southeastern MA: Easton, Quincy, Hull, W. Bridgewater, New Bedford, Fall River

Reports to: Executive Director

About Raising Multicultural Kids

Raising Multicultural Kids (RMK), an educational based non-profit, is seeking T.E.A.C.H. Leaders (TL) to serve as positive role models in PreK-6 classrooms in Southern MA as part of our T.E.A.C.H Elementary program.  RMK programs are designed to help schools diversify their staff and curriculum and further our organizational mission of fostering anti-bias and culturally competent communities across the Commonwealth.

Position Summary

As a T.E.A.C.H. Leader you will be instrumental in making a positive impact on children grades K-6, as well as teachers in various schools. T.E.A.C.H. Leaders read to students and teach them about different languages, cultures, family structures, individuals from varying socioeconomic statuses, and more.

The T.E.A.C.H. Leader is part of a team of individuals that visit PreK-6th grade classrooms to read diverse books and do fun activities with the kids relating to the story and theme of the books.  The lessons are created for the TL’s by licensed teachers with input from individuals that have lived experiences of the issues we talk about in the classroom.  All TL’s attend up to 30 hours of paid training prior to entering the classroom and are scheduled to cover various classrooms for the remainder of the program over the academic year. Training begins in September and the program runs from September-May/June each year.

Core Job Functions

• Ability to learn and work effectively in a hybrid structure (the program is in person, but training and meetings are mostly virtual).
• Develop relationships with classroom students and teachers
• Interest in learning more about the topics of race, culture, language, socio economic status, ability, and family structure (training will be provided).
• Learn a variety of lesson plans (over the program year) based on elementary-aged books, watch tutorials of how to conduct each lesson, and engage students each week in a lesson through reading a book, discussion and fun activity.

Qualifications

• Commitment to RMK's mission, vision, and values, which includes an understanding of and dedication to social justice.
• At least 1 year of experience in at least one area directly relevant to the position: childcare/babysitting, coaching, mentoring, teaching, relationship building, training or working with children in any capacity.
• Enjoy working with elementary aged children
• Love of learning and curiosity about emerging issues.
• Strong reading skills (needed for reading books, presentation slides, and lesson plans)
• Comfort working working with groups and speaking in front of a class
• Sense of humor and appreciation of colleagues.
• Reliable transportation is required
• Have consistent availability during part of a school day (between 8:30am-3:30pm)

To Inquire: Email - RMKeaston@gmail.com