Teacher-Afterschool Program-Eaton Rapids

Highfields Inc•Eaton Rapids, MI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher will implement engaging academic enrichment activities for students in the Reaching Higher Afterschool Program at Eaton Rapids Greyhound Intermediate School, working with students in grades 3, 4, and 5. The program operates Monday through Thursday during the school year for approximately 2–2.5 hours per day. Teachers may work whichever program days fit their schedule. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a child-related field and a teaching certification that can be verified through the Michigan Online Educator Verification System. The certification does not need to be active or current. Candidates must have demonstrated knowledge of youth and the ability to teach effectively, along with at least two years of experience working with youth in a structured program setting. Candidates must also have the character, health, emotional stability, maturity, and strength to carry out assigned duties. The Teacher plans and leads enrichment activities, supports homework and tutoring, manages a safe and productive classroom, and builds positive relationships with students, families, and school-day personnel. The role also includes family education events, required meetings and paperwork, annual professional development, and compliance with child-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.
Teaching certification that can be verified through the Michigan Online Educator Verification System; it does not need to be active or current.
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.
Serve as a mentor and role model through appropriate 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 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.
Ensure the program follows industry quality standards and grant requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.