DIRECTING TEACHERS
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"As a DT (and practicing teacher) I've found
that the chance to observe, support and advise teachers
who are at the beginning of their "careers" has had
a profound effect on the way I am thinking about my
practice for next year. Aside from getting new ideas
from the lessons the AT's create, I've needed to be
deeply reflective about the "why" of effective teaching
along with the "how" and that reflection is helping
me refine what I'll be doing next year. "
– Kim Porter, Directing
Teacher from CMSD, Summers 2004-2006
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Description
of the Directing Teaching Position
Directing Teachers develop and teach academic classes
(either in Math, Science, Language Arts or Social Studies)
in partnership with three Apprentice Teachers, who are current
college students. Together the Directing Teachers and the
Apprentice Teachers are responsible for implementing creative,
engaging classes that meet the academic needs of middle school
girls. Directing Teachers help college and high school students
gain an understanding of the many aspects of teaching life--from
organizing innovative activities and identifying quality materials
to understanding adolescents and providing students with useful
feedback. Directing Teachers are available to advise college
students with the planning of their afternoon workshops. They
also are asked to provide specific feedback, both formal and
informal, to Apprentice Teachers in the program.
We would like Aspire Directing Teachers to immerse
themselves in program life and be willing to take on
multiple roles within the program. Directing Teachers play a critical role
in encouraging and in celebrating the successes of the young
teachers & Aspire students. Directing Teachers also work to build strong connections among our diverse group of
students, families, teachers and supporters.
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Reasons to become a Directing Teacher:
You will have the opportunity to . . .
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Share
your expertise and passion for teaching with intelligent,
committed young people who are interested in education
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Shape
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
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Develop
an engaging curriculum in one subject area (either math, science,
or language arts/social studies) that specifically meets the
needs of adolescent middle school girls
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Explore
new ideas, projects, books, and activities in small classes
of 10-12 students
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Talk
about topics currently relevant in the classroom and in the
world of education-at-large today
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Become
part of a thoughtful, inspiring team, and enjoy new friendships
in a group of experienced teachers, college and high school
students
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Qualifications for
Directing Teachers
We are seeking experienced teachers who:
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are
familiar with the unique challenges facing middle school girls
with limited opportunities,
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are
experienced in a particular subject area (math, science, language
arts/social studies),
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are
interested in developing curricula for 5th –8th grades
in a new program,
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are
willing to provide support and feedback to new teachers, and
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will
bring diversity in background, culture, and ethnicity to the
program.
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The
program runs Monday through Friday from early morning to late
afternoon. Directing Teachers work four full days each week,
Monday through Thursday.
Contact 216-320-8776 or aspire@hb.edu
for information.
Cammy Dubie and Koyen Parikh Shah
The Aspire Program
Hathaway Brown School
19600 North Park Boulevard
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122
216-320-8776 (phone)
aspire@hb.edu
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