Teacher - Afterschool Program-Jackson
About The Position
The Teacher will implement engaging academic enrichment activities for students in the Reaching Higher Afterschool Program at either Townsend Elementary School in Vandercook Lake, Michigan, or East Jackson Elementary School in Jackson, Michigan. The program operates Monday through Thursday during the school year. Teachers may select the days that fit their schedules and work approximately two hours per day. The role includes preparing and leading enrichment activities, supporting students with homework and individualized tutoring, maintaining a safe and productive classroom, and serving as a mentor and role model. The Teacher also builds positive relationships with students, families, and school-day personnel; leads parent and family education and service events; attends required meetings; completes paperwork; and participates in 18 hours of annual professional development that meets licensing requirements. The Teacher must help ensure compliance with Child Day Care Licensing rules, industry quality standards, and grant requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a child-related field, such as elementary education, secondary education, physical education, or another teaching-related field.
- Must have held a teaching certification at some point in their career; it does not need to be active or current.
- Demonstrated knowledge of youth and ability to teach effectively.
- At least 2 years of experience working with youth in a structured program setting.
- Must be a person of good character with the health, emotional stability, maturity, and strength to carry out assigned duties.
Responsibilities
- Create lesson plans and implement engaging academic enrichment activities.
- Assist youth with homework and provide individualized tutoring.
- Conduct oneself as a mentor and role model.
- Manage the classroom in a safe and productive way.
- Cultivate positive relationships with students, families, and school-day personnel.
- Create and lead parent and family education and service events.
- Attend all 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.
- Help ensure the program follows industry quality standards and grant requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
