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PROGRAM: Marcus Garvey Cultural Heritage Program
Title: Teacher
Location: Brooklyn
Reports to: Marcus Garvey Cultural Heritage Program Associate

Organizational Mission:

Ifetayo's mission is to prepare young people and their families for all aspects of their lives through comprehensive and holistic programs that help to empower them to become self-sufficient, productive adults who are actively engaged in the improvement of their communities. This mission is carried out as we work to achieve the five primary objectives of the organization which are:

1. to develop cultural awareness and self-esteem by exposing youth and families to traditional African artistic forms and their evolution into contemporary cultures;
2. to provide youth, families and communities of African descent with the tools required to become self-sufficient and to transcend challenges that are perpetuated across generations;
3. to support youth, families and communities of African descent to reach their optimum potential by attaining a harmonious balance between the mind, body, and spirit and through proper nutrition, exercise, and cultural awareness;
4. to create leaders for local neighborhoods and international communities, and
5. to develop, document and disseminate a comprehensive, African-centered approach to youth and community development.

Program Summary:
The Marcus Garvey Cultural Heritage Program is designed to build cultural self-knowledge and personal self-esteem among children of African descent by teaching them about their heritage – a topic that does not always receive sufficient time and attention in their schools. Program areas include: Cultural History Classes, Malcolm X Annual Scholar Lecture, Sankofa International Cultural Studies/Exchange, and Language Institute and Film Series. This program introduces students to the language, economics, and achievements of peoples of African descent. Through classroom projects, discussions with scholars of African and African-American Studies, and field trips to historic sites, students become familiar with the struggles and achievements of historic and contemporary African cultures worldwide. The program strongly emphasizes writing development and charges students to become the authors and custodians of their own histories. This program also offers International Exchange opportunities where children and adults travel to countries outside of the United States to fully immerse themselves in the culture and learn about the history, language and cultural context of the country.

Position Description:
The Marcus Garvey Cultural History program teacher will be responsible for the implementation and evaluation of a curriculum that focuses on the culture of the African Diaspora for youth and families.

Key Responsibilities:
Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Plan and implement, in conjunction with the curriculum specialist a curriculum based on the African Diaspora
• Develop lesson plans, and activities based on the curriculum
• Plan daily activities in correlation with curriculum that enhance said goals and skills that incorporate diverse media such as film, books, magazines, and articles
• Submit weekly lesson plans, and literacy forms to assess educational goals and overall programs
• Build and develop relationships and linkages with the students and their families
• Organize workshops, conferences and symposiums for the community
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers
• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations and interactive activities that are age appropriate
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
• Maintain a safe working environment in workshops and classes at all times
• Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences
• Submit monthly progress reports using our state of the art electronic evaluation module on students in which you evaluate the implementation of related goals and children's assessment of related activities
• Submit daily attendance record to Program Associate
• Submit written anecdotal observations of significant interactions with students and parent to the Program Associate on as needed basis
• Submit invoices in a timely manner (invoices are due the 1st day of the month)
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
• Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
• Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media
• Participate in Ifetayo sponsored community events
• Work closely with the production team and attend all staff events and meetings as requested. Be available and present at all rehearsals, dress rehearsals and end of session presentations

• Strong interest and commitment to cultural history within the African Diaspora
• Bachelors degree in History, African American history, African History or related field
• Minimum 3 years experience teaching for both youth and adults
• Strong interpersonal skills, an ability to relate to diverse populations and work with both management and direct service staff
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Good organizing, planning, and presentation skills

You must act as if it is impossible to fail.

Ashanti proverb