Internal Only SPLASH UMS After School Teacher (Multiple positions)

Urbana School District #116•Urbana, IL

1d•$32•Onsite

About The Position

The After School Teacher is responsible for establishing a developmentally appropriate learning environment. The mission of the program is to assist students in catching up on academics while also providing enrichment and recreational activities.

Requirements

Bachelors' Degree from an accredited college or university, with certifications and endorsements as applicable.
Valid Illinois Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement.
Ability to assess children and knowledge of childhood development.
Ability to communicate and work effectively on a collaborative team.
Ability to effectively work with students with a history of behavioral, social/emotional and/or developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and responses.
Internal applicants only.

Nice To Haves

Classroom experience preferred.
Prior experience working in an After School Program, preferred but not required.
Preference given to internal building staff and will be open to district staff to help fill positions.

Responsibilities

Prepare lesson plans and implement them to provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that assists students assigned to the classroom with achieving specific education goals.
Create a classroom environment that is welcoming to all students.
Develop and implement general classroom procedures, goals, schedules, and behavior expectations for students.
Plan and implement activities inside and outside of the classroom that expose the students to a variety of experiences to broaden the students' perspective, such as field trips, cooking activities, and STEM experiments.
Review, develop, and requisition materials for the classroom.
Meet all requirements for classroom teachers as outlined by the Program Coordinator, building administration, and district director.
Administer progress monitoring screeners to determine student growth in math and reading and documenting student performance.
Document student attendance daily.
Perform regular communication with parents.
Support parent and community events, 1-2 per session.
Assist with activities that support the program such as supervision in cafeteria, hallway movement, and other duties as assigned.