Program Instructor Position Description
Location: 19 schools, varies, see below
Type: Work-Study (non-credit) or Internship (for-credit)
Supervisor/Program Manager: Jonathan L. Davis Phone: (817) 559-2654
Position: Program Instructor
Number of positions: 11
Start/Employment: Fall 11’ – Spring 12’
Preferences: All Majors Welcome: Education, Math, Science or Tech related majors preferred
Hours/Week: 15 – 20 for a calendar year (Federal, Administrative, and School Holidays off)
Travel: Must have reliable transportation to reach school sites in Fort Worth area.
Incentives: Fall, 2011 employment as Program Assistant due to future growth, laptop for work and personal use, paid travel
opportunities, comfortable working environment, opportunities to work with partnered organizations, i.e., Tarrant County Credit
Union, Chesapeake Energy, Fort Worth Sister Cities International, Lockheed Martin, etc.
Schools: Dan Powell (7th and 8th), Dunbar (6th, 7th and 8th), Glencrest 6th, Forest Oak 7th, Handley Middle (7th and 8th), Baxter Jr. High
(7th and 8th). David L. Walker (7th and 8th), McLean (6th, 7th and 8th) Leonard (6th), Benbrook Middle (6th and 7th)
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Email resume & cover letter to jonathan_davis@gen-hope.org with subject as “Gen Hope” if interested in this opportunity.
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Most qualified applicants will be selected and thus have opportunity for employment as a paid program assistants
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Note: Note in Cover Letter whether preference be Work-Study or Civic Literacy Internship Program (TCU)
ABOUT GENERATION HOPE
The mission of Generation Hope Laptop Program is to nurture, empower and develop the whole child by
leveraging technology with computer involvement and global awareness to brighten their life possibilities. The
Generation Hope Laptop Program was designed to educate and enhance student’s ability to use technology to achieve
academic success. In the upcoming fall of 2011, the Generation Hope Laptop Program will provide laptops and structured
curriculum to approximately 350 sixth, seventh and eighth grade students in 19 schools in the Crowley, Everman, and Fort
Worth Independent School Districts. The mission of Generation Hope Laptop Program is to nurture, empower and
develop the whole child by leveraging technology with computer involvement and global awareness to brighten their life
possibilities. Website: http://gen-hope.org/home/
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Program Instructor will interact with middle school students, parents, and campus liaisons. They will
present structured after-school curriculum and coordinating projects in a manner to help actualize the mission
statement and goals of the program. Must be available for after school instruction two evenings a week as well as
attend the once-a-month Saturday events and twice a month Instructor Meetings. Instructors are expected to
interact with students and parents outside of the classroom in order to effectively create cohesive relationships
bettering student achievement. Program Instructor reports to the Program Manager and/or Executive Director.
The Program Instructor will be under direction to teach and instruct pupils in grades 6 through 8 in middle
school academic S.T.E.M. subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and other educational skill
areas with the use of technology; to plan, develop, organize and conduct a comprehensive educational program for
middle school level pupils; to assist middle school level pupils in making appropriate life style adjustments
regarding the importance of an education, and in the determination of math, science, and technology choices; and
to do other related functions as well.
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ADVANTAGES FOR WORKING/INTERNING WITH GENERATION HOPE LAPTOP PROGRAM
The advantages of the program include valuable experience in instructional school settings, an inside look into
the educational environment not otherwise available for non-education majors and non-seniors education majors in
particular, a touch screen, waterproof laptop for personal and work use, possible educational training opportunities,
Travel opportunities (Last year included Dallas Mavericks Tickets and State Math and Science Competitions in
Houston), comfortable working environment, flexible hours, opportunity for paid summer employment
(College4Kids Program), opportunities to work with partnered organizations, i.e., Tarrant County Credit Union,
Chesapeake Energy, Fort Worth Sister Cities International, Lockheed Martin, etc.
Civic Literacy Program (TCU): Students who participate in the Civic Literacy Program with TCU will still
operate as Program Instructors for the organization with all of the same essential functions as non “interns.” Civic
Literacy Interns are required to spend at least approximately 6 hours per week (3 hours per class period) in
preparation. This is based on an honors system but will be investigated in team meetings that occur once to twice
per month. It is required that students hired, through work-study or Civic Literacy, be employed for one calendar
year (employment – May) since the student will literally be interfacing with youth in a functional school
environment (Fall and Spring). For example: if student is hired in August, student must remain employed until the
end of the organizational calendar school year in at the end of May. Students may receive POSC 40960: Civic
Literacy Internship credit for both Fall and Spring semesters (6 hours) provided that you meet all requirements for
Generation Hope as well as POSC 40960. Contact Karen Anisman k.anisman@tcu.edu for internship credit
information.
QUALIFICATIONS & DUTIES
- Must be able to pass Crowley, Everman, and Fort Worth ISD background check.
- Must possess a 2.75 GPA minimum and be of sophomore status of higher (freshman applicants not admitted at this
time)
- Experience in working with childhood/ middle-school aged youth.
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the social and emotional development of
students.
- Be able to emphasis on language development and emergent literacy skills of middle school aged children.
- Must demonstrate the ability to support the social and emotional development of children.
- Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving that is appropriate.
- Participate in team planning sessions with project staff.
- Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information.
- Work with the Program Instructor to provide comprehensive curriculum.
- Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child’s family and encourages their involvement in
the program.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Generation Hope Executive Director.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children and program.
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- Experience working with persons from A diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
- Plan, organize, develop and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for pupils at the middle
school level;
- Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment;
- Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions;
- Work effectively with staff, students and public;
- Organize tasks, set up priorities and meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks;
- Demonstrate good judgment and good problem-solving skills;
- Respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting.
-Teach & instruct in intervention classes designed to close the academic achievement gap for students performing
below level.
- Utilize an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing
lesson plans.
- Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, and technology.
- Academic, social, and behavioral characteristics of middle school level pupils.
GENERATION HOPE SCHOOL LISTING
Dunbar 6th grade
Principal: Keith
Christmas 5100 Willie
Street Fort Worth, TX
76105
Instructor: Jonathan
Handley Middle (6th)
Principal: Lewis
Washington
2801 Patino Road Fort
Worth, TX 76112
McLean 6th Grade
Principal: Sarah Weeks
3201 South Hills Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Dan Powell
Intermediate (6th)
8875 Oak Grove Road
Fort Worth, Texas
76140
David L. Walker
Intermediate (6th)
Principal: Victor Jones
9901 Hemphill Street Fort
Worth, TX 76134
Instructor: Ashley F
Dunbar Middle (7th)
Principal: Howard
Robinson
2501 Stalcup Road Fort
Worth, TX 76119
Handley Middle (7th)
Principal: Lewis
Washington
2801 Patino Road Fort
Worth, TX 76112
Instructor: Sherise
McLean Middle (7th)
Principal: John Engel
3816 Stadium Dr. Fort
Worth, TX 76109
Baxter Junior High
(7th)
Principal: Felicia
Donaldson
3038 Shelby Road
Everman, Texas 76140
H.F. Stevens Middle
School (7th)
Principal: Lyndsae
Benton
940 N. Crowley Rd.
Crowley, TX 76036
Instructor: Felicity
Dunbar Middle (8th)
Principal: Howard
Robinson
2501 Stalcup Road Fort
Worth, TX 76119
Handley Middle (8th)
Principal: Lewis
Washington
2801 Patino Road Fort
Worth, TX 76112
McLean Middle (8th)
Principal: John Engel
3816 Stadium Dr. Fort
Worth, TX 76109
Instructor: Victor
H.F. Stevens Middle
School (8th)
Principal: Lyndsae
Benton
940 N. Crowley Rd.
Crowley, TX 76036
Glencrest 6th Grade
Principal: Rodney
White
4801 Eastline Drive
Fort Worth, Texas
76119
Instructor: Renee’
Forest Oak (7th)
Principal: Paula
Woods
3221 Pecos St, Fort
Worth, TX 76119
Benbrook 6th
Principal: Sarah Weeks
201 Overcrest Drive
Benbrook, TX 76126
Instructor: Brad
Baxter Junior High
(8th)
Principal: Felicia
Donaldson
3038 Shelby Road
Everman, Texas 76140
Instructor: Quinn
Benbrook 7th
Principal: Sarah Weeks
201 Overcrest Drive
Benbrook, TX 76126
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