SY 25-26 21st Century Afterschool Enrichment Instructor

Fitchburg School District•Fitchburg, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The 21st Century Afterschool Enrichment Instructor plays a vital role in designing and implementing dynamic goals and objectives. These objectives revolve around standards-based, project-based activities that enhance both academic and social-emotional skills. Whether working with individuals or groups, this teacher/instructor fosters creativity and engagement, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience for students. Locations: Crocker, McKay, Reingold Elementary Schools, Longsjo, and Memorial Middle Schools This posting is for both certified and non-certified teachers/instructors .

Requirements

Both certified and non-certified staff must have an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university in education, child development, or a related field (or be working towards an associate degree or higher); or have equivalent job experience in the field.
To qualify as a certified teacher/instructor, a candidate must have a Certified Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license
Any PreK-12 Licensure
SEI Endorsement
Experience in implementing after-school activities for children;
Ability to plan and facilitate academic enrichment workshops aligned with specific standards/focus in ELA, Mathematics, and Socioemotional Learning;
Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations;
Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents ;
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders;
Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student;
Applicants must commit to being present for the full duration of the program.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.
Certified in CPR and First Aid preferred, training will be provided for candidates who don’t already possess training;
Preference will be given to staff members currently employed in FPS.

Responsibilities

Be prepared to provide specific details with goals and objectives for a 10-week proposed activity; Please use the cover letter in TalentED to narrate what enrichment activities you could implement that are creative, engaging, and aligned with an ELA/math and/or SEL educational component.
Prepare and implement a standards-based, project-based activity with a strong academic component and/or Social/Emotional skill for a minimum of 1 hour per day per session;
Take and maintain daily student attendance;
Provide differentiated instruction to children with special needs and English language learners;
Ensure instructional materials are available for students;
Deliver activities/instructions within the specified time frame;
Administer and complete pre/post tests and other surveys and assessments as required by the district and 21st Century Grant;
Maintain and submit student attendance records weekly to the site coordinator;
Other duties as assigned
All program hours must be during out-of-school time.
All duties must be performed during non-contractual hours.