Apprentice Teacher - The ASPIRE Program at Hathaway Brown School Position Title: Apprentice Teacher Employer Name: The ASPIRE Program at Hathaway Brown School Paid Position: yes Address 1: 19600 North Park Blvd Address 2: City: Shaker Heights State: OH Zip: 44122 Phone: 216-320-8776 Fax: Email: aspire@hb.edu WebAddress: www.hb.edu/aspire Contact/Supervisor: Natalie Heffernan, Executive Director Supervisor e-mail (if different): Alternate Contact/Supervisor: Alternate Contact's e-mail: Student from previous year (if applicable) : Student from previous year's email (if applicable): Brief Description of Agency or Firm's Mission: Our mission: The Aspire Program is designed: 1) to increase a girl’s ability to make smart choices and assume leadership roles and to encourage young women to pursue higher education, and 2) to produce thoughtful educators and advocates for education by creating a professional immersion experience in the art and science of teaching for highly talented college and high school students. Describe the value of the proposed Internship to the Agency/Firm: College students form the backbone of the summer program. Students from several of the nation's leading colleges and universities, including Brown, Columbia, Denison, Harvard, Middlebury, Northwestern, Princeton, Spelman, and Yale have chosen to teach at Aspire. One of Aspire’s missions is to create a professional immersion experience in teaching for aspiring educators. Our hope is that Aspire apprentices will develop a keen sense of the components of a quality education, and become advocates for schools and students wherever they go. Describe the value of the proposed Internship to the Intern: Teaching at Aspire, you’ll have ---- the opportunity to change the futures of a motivated, bright group of girls who may be limited in opportunity because of low family income or lack of exposure to higher education ----hands-on teaching experience in the classroom with the guidance and support of a passionate, experienced teachers ----the chance to design and teach a workshop that sparks a new passion in a middle school student ---and the opportunity to become part of a thoughtful, inspiring team of experienced teachers, college and high school students. Job Description (should include: hours of work, job responsibilities, reporting structure -- chain of command, a description of the intern's "typical" day): College students are responsible for implementing creative, engaging classes that support the academic needs of middle school girls. They plan and teach three sections of an academic class (in Math, Science, Language Arts, or Social Studies). Apprentice Teachers fulfill all responsibilities associated with teaching classes, including lesson planning and implementation, and student assessment (including written comments about student growth). Apprentice Teachers are supported by a team of passionate and experienced teachers. Apprentice Teachers share their expertise and personal interests in afternoon workshops of their own design. These workshops broaden the exposure of our students by covering a wide range of topics not often covered in middle schools (anything from dance to mock trial, from ultimate Frisbee to Lego robotics). All Apprentice Teachers are required to attend Teacher Orientation and Program Evaluation days as these are critical training and team building periods. Attendance at a few special events outside of the school day (Family Night and Closing Ceremony, for example) is expected. Additionally, college students attend regular staff meetings regarding teaching, program details, and student progress throughout the summer. Additional comments For more information and to download application materials see our website at www.hb.edu/aspire. You must complete Aspire AT application in order to be considered for this internship. Contact 216-320-8776 or aspire@hb.edu with any questions. Expected daily work hours Monday through Friday, 8:15am-4:30pm Expected weekend work hours Evening and weekend work is necessary for class preparation and grading. Additionally, occasional weeknight hours for events (Family Night, Closing Ceremony, etc.) How much will I get paid? $2,240 for summer What is a typical day like? Apprentice teachers typically will arrive in the morning to prepare their classes, and stay through late afternoon, Monday through Friday. Part of the day consists of academic classes (where an apprentice teacher will teach Language Arts, Social Studies, Math or Science). The apprentice teacher also teaches an elective course in an area of personal interest. The responsibility of creating engaging and creative academic classes and workshops lies primarily with the college students. In addition, teaching requires preparation and grading during evenings. Aspire has daily faculty meetings which are required. We will also have several group events and field trips through the course of the summer. The intern will assist with research, planning, and organization. The intern also may have the opportunity to observe classes at Hathaway Brown School and complete a project designed in partnership with the directors. How many positions are available? 1 How far is the office/work site from the Cleveland State University campus? 15 minutes driving 45 minutes by public transportation Will I need a car? Reccomended Is the office accessible via public transportation? Yes Management Goals: (should include: role of supervisor, frequency of intermediate reviews, expectations of intern, and an explanation of how the intern fits into the organization's goals -- please indicate whether supervisor works full-time or part-time): Special Job Requirements (i.e. transportation, language, technical or other skills): Skills required We are seeking teachers who: are interested in education, and in working with adolescent girls with limited opportunities; will be a strong role model to ASPIRE students; have strong academic records;demonstrate strong leadership, good judgment, hard work, organization, energy, and imagination; and will bring diversity in background, culture, and ethnicity to the program. While prior classroom experience is not required, some experience in teaching, coaching, or camp counseling is preferred. The position is designed for college sophomores, juniors and seniors. Freshman will be considered only under special circumstances. In addition to completing the SOTC application, all apprentice candidates must complete and send an Apprentice Teacher application form (due no later than February 25). These applications are available from the Aspire office or at www.hb.edu/aspire (under the “Apprentice Teachers” section of “Apply to Teach” tab). Additional Information: Students must apply on BOTH the eRecruiting website and the Bulldogs on the Cuyahoga website (www.bulldogsonthecuyahoga.com) to be considered for positions. Bulldogs on the Cuyahoga is open to current Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors only. Current Freshmen are not eligible to apply. Please Note: If you accept this opportunity you will be required to submit a $100 non-refundable housing deposit/program fee to defray the cost of your participation in the program. The amount will be due prior to arriving in Cleveland. Transportation: Students are responsible for coordinating their own transportation to and from the workplace. International Students: You will need to apply for permission from immigration to work off campus (Optional Practical Training) to engage in a BAA internship. OPT applications can take up to three months for immigration to process, so advance planning is required. These applications must be submitted through the Office of International Students and Scholars. For full information on the OPT application process go to http://www.yale.edu/oiss/immigration/common/f1students/opt.html or contact monica.weeks@yale.edu.