After-School Program Teacher - Academic Enrichment (2026-2027)

Syracuse City School District•Syracuse, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Syracuse City School District (SCSD) is seeking certified teachers, highly qualified teaching assistants, or degreed individuals to work directly with students in its dynamic Before/After-School Programs. These programs are extensions of learning aligned with the District's mission to prepare and inspire students. The role involves facilitating group activities, producing lesson plans (in-person and/or virtual), providing individual attention, and fostering strong relationships. The position offers up to 15 hours per week, running for 90-107 program days, generally Monday through Friday, according to a predetermined afterschool calendar. In-person class sizes are one teacher to up to twenty students, and virtual class sizes can vary. The program is led by a designated SCSD Program Lead and supervised by an SCSD Building Administrator.

Requirements

NYS Certified Teacher (preferred)
NYS Certified Teaching Assistant OR Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Baccalaureate Degree
Interested in serving Syracuse City students in an after-school setting at one of the 26 after-school programs.
City Residents are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

Provide classroom instruction (in-person and/or virtual pending State guidelines) to program participants during the after-school program.
Create daily class lesson plans and submit to the Program’s Lead Teacher in advance of lesson delivery.
Provide high quality, project-based, academic classes aligned to grade-level curriculum and the Next Generation Learning Standards.
Deliver services such as academic instruction in ELA, math and science, intervention and acceleration models, tutorial through SCSD approved teacher models, interactive project-based learning, and lead enrichment classes such as: STEM, music, art, drama, and sports.
Create a classroom (in-person and/or virtual) environment that is conducive to learning and grade-level appropriate.
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of the program goals and objectives as provided by the Program Lead.
Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
Follow all school, after-school, and classroom (in-person and/or virtual) procedures.
Incorporate SCSD day and after-school social emotional learning strategies (where appropriate).
Maintain a neat and orderly classroom, being respectful of day school teacher’s classroom and SCSD property.
Attend mandatory professional development training when offered.
Complete annual staff survey.
Deliver instruction in-person or virtual and use classroom management strategies aligned with the SCSD’s Code of Conduct, Character and Support.