Kindergarten Readiness Boot Camp Teachers

CHILLICOTHE CITY SCHOOLSJob DescriptionTitle:Kindergarten Readiness Boot Camp TeacherReports to:Building Principal / Elementary Curriculum Director / Program CoordinatorEmployment Status:Temporary, Hourly – Summer 2026 (June 22 – July 23, 2025)Rate of Pay:Per negotiated agreement / hourly rate TBDHours:8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Monday through Wednesday + 2 hrs/week planningPositions Available:4 Licensed Kindergarten Teachers + 4 Licensed Intervention SpecialistsQualificationsValid Ohio teaching license (Kindergarten / Early Childhood Education required for lead teacher role; Intervention Specialist license required for co-teacher role)Experience teaching Kindergarten or early childhood education strongly preferredFamiliarity with or willingness to receive training on program curricula: Bookworms ELA framework, 95% Group Phonics Core, 95% Group Handwriting, 95 Pocket Phonics, Number Corner (Math), and A Little Spot SEL seriesDemonstrated ability to implement structured literacy and phonics instruction with fidelityExperience with or knowledge of social-emotional learning (SEL) instructional strategiesStrong classroom management skills with ability to establish predictable routines for young learnersAbility to deliver differentiated instruction and support students with a wide range of readiness levelsStrong oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with familiesExcellent organizational skills; ability to collect, track, and report student data as requiredWillingness to collaborate with co-teachers, participate in weekly planning, and attend pre-program preparation sessionsGeneral DescriptionThe Kindergarten Readiness Boot Camp Teacher will provide direct academic instruction, social-emotional learning support, and procedural skill development for incoming Kindergarten students during the summer Kindergarten Readiness Boot Camp program. The program is held at Chillicothe Primary School from June 22 through July 23, 2025 (Monday through Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) and serves 60 students across four classrooms of approximately 15 students each. Each classroom is staffed by one licensed Kindergarten teacher (lead instructor) and one licensed Intervention Specialist (co-teacher). The program curriculum is intentionally aligned with the instructional materials students will encounter when they begin Kindergarten, ensuring a smooth and confident transition to the school year.Specific Performance Duties – Lead Kindergarten TeacherDeliver daily core academic instruction following the program schedule, including Shared Reading and ELA lessons using the Bookworms framework, Phonics instruction using the 95% Group Phonics Core curriculum, Mathematics instruction using Number Corner, and SEL lessons using the A Little Spot seriesImplement structured arrival and executive functioning routines at the start of each program day to build student self-management and establish classroom expectationsLead outdoor recess with structured instruction in playground rules, safe play, and conflict resolution strategiesFacilitate Guided Center Time with explicit instruction on independent work habits, classroom expectations, and task transitionsGuide students through cafeteria procedures and lunch routines to build readiness for the school yearEmbed procedural instruction throughout daily transitions, including hallway walking, restroom use, and phonemic awareness transition activitiesParticipate in two hours of paid weekly planning time with instructional staff to collaborate, prepare lessons, and review student dataAttend two hours of paid pre-program preparation prior to the first day of camp to review curriculum materials, establish classroom routines, and prepare the physical environmentMaintain accurate records of student attendance and participation as required by the Program CoordinatorParticipate in three to four family engagement sessions offered throughout the program periodCommunicate regularly and professionally with families regarding student progress and program expectationsSpecific Performance Duties – Intervention Specialist (Co-Teacher)Co-teach alongside the lead Kindergarten teacher across all daily instructional blocks and activitiesProvide targeted support, differentiated instruction, modified approaches, and additional scaffolding to ensure all learners can access the curriculumImplement proactive strategies in collaboration with the Licensed Behavior Therapist to support behavioral needs and ensure a safe, positive learning environmentMonitor and respond to the individual academic and behavioral needs of students throughout the program dayParticipate in weekly planning time and pre-program preparation sessions alongside the lead teacherMaintain accurate records of student support strategies and data as directed by the Program CoordinatorThis job description in no manner states or implies these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow instructions and perform duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority, or designee.