Teacher-Afterschool Program-Lansing

Highfields Inc•Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher will implement engaging academic enrichment activities for students in the Reaching Higher Afterschool Program at Attwood New Tech Magnet School in Lansing, Michigan, serving students in grades 4–7, or Waverly Middle School in Lansing, Michigan, serving students in grades 7 and 8. The program runs Monday through Thursday during the school year for approximately 2–2.5 hours per day. Teachers may select the days that work with their schedules. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a child-related field and must have held a teaching certification at some point in their career, verifiable through the Michigan Online Educator Verification System. Candidates must also demonstrate knowledge of youth and effective teaching ability, have at least two years of experience working with youth in a structured program setting, and be of good character with the health, emotional stability, maturity, and strength to perform assigned duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a child-related field, such as elementary education, secondary education, physical education, or another teaching-related field.
Teaching certification required; it does not need to be active or current, but must have been held at some point in the candidate’s career and be verifiable through the Michigan Online Educator Verification System.
Demonstrated knowledge of youth and ability to teach effectively.
At least two years of experience working with youth in a structured program setting.
Good character, health, emotional stability, maturity, and strength to carry out assigned duties.

Responsibilities

Create lesson plans and implement engaging academic enrichment activities.
Assist students with homework and provide individualized tutoring.
Act as a mentor and role model through professional conduct.
Manage the classroom in a safe and productive manner.
Cultivate positive relationships with students, families, and school-day personnel.
Create and lead parent and family education and service events.
Attend mandatory meetings and complete required paperwork.
Participate in 18 hours of professional development per year that meets licensing requirements.
Perform duties in compliance with Child Day Care Licensing rules and regulations.
Ensure the program follows industry quality standards and grant requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.