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

Syracuse City School District•Syracuse, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Syracuse City School District is seeking certified teachers, highly qualified teaching assistants, or degreed individuals to work directly with students in its Before/After-School Programs. These programs are dynamic 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 positive relationships with children. This is an extension position offering up to 10 hours per week, running for 100-170 program days, generally Monday through Friday. Class sizes are typically one teacher to up to twenty students, and the program is supervised by a SCSD Building Administrator and led by a SCSD Program Lead.

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 the before-school setting at one of the identified before-school programs: Bellevue, Ed Smith, Dr. Weeks, Huntington, McKinley Brighton, Meachem, Roberts, STEAM at Dr. King, Steam @ Dr. King, Van Duyn, and Webster Elementary.

Nice To Haves

City Residents are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

Provide classroom instruction (in-person and/or virtual pending State guidelines) to program participants during the before-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 to include 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, before-school, and classroom (in-person and/or virtual) procedures.
Incorporate SCSD day and before/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.