Job title: Afterschool Teacher

Job type: Part-time (20 hours per week) during the school year (August – May)

Work schedule: Monday through Friday; 2:30pm – 6:15pm

Location: Rockfish Elementary or Tye River Elementary in Nelson County

Pay: $20 per hour

About the job

This coming school year, MACAA will operate a K-5 Afterschool Program at local elementary schools in Nelson County. Our program will operate at Rockfish Elementary and Tye River Elementary. Initially, we will have 15 students at each site. We’re searching for individuals with previous childcare experience to join our team as Afterschool Teachers. This role is PART-TIME with some PTO benefits. Teachers will work only during the school year, August through May. Must be at least 18 years old to apply. We’re looking for teachers who are committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for Nelson students—Apply today to be considered!

About us

Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACAA) partners with individuals and families experiencing low income to eliminate the condition of poverty by promoting economic empowerment, equitable access to healthcare and nutritional support, and the education and development of the whole family. We work alongside local leaders and community partners in our service area to leverage our collective resources and experiences and create sustainable solutions that connect more families to opportunity – and make our region a better place to live for everyone.

Job responsibilities

• Create daily lesson plans and enrichment activities.
• Help students with their homework assignments.
• Monitor indoor and outdoor time with a focus on safety, cooperative play, and fun.
• Support the positive behavior of students in a respectful, caring, and patient manner.
• Ensure that all classroom rules, policies, and licensing guidelines are adhered to.
• Communicate and interact regularly and appropriately with students, parents, and staff. Maintain positive relationships.
• Meet on a regular basis with other members of the team in planning activities and discussion of individual children’s needs.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience in licensed childcare or school setting (K-12).
• At least 18 years old with the ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Basic computer/technology skills.
• Ability to pass background checks, a physical exam, and TB screen or test.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs, work indoors and outdoors, and engage in activity with students.
• Must have reliable, independent transportation.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with dual language learners and/or bilingual language skills (English and Spanish).

How to apply

Please submit your application through our career center at macaa.org/careers. Candidates must include a resume with their application. Please do not submit your application by email. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Preference will be given to applications received by July 30. Target start date for this role is late-August.

MACAA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please call (434) 987-2236 and provide the nature of your request and your contact information. TTY/TDD users please dial 866-480-8821.

Hiring process

Candidates for this position can expect the hiring process to follow the order below. Please keep in mind that candidates can be declined from the position at any stage of the process. We will share interview questions and/or topics with candidates prior to each interview. We hope that this transparency allows candidates to think-ahead and be ready to present their strengths and experience. This doesn’t mean that candidates should come with a script in hand! Rather, it’s our hope that candidates will come to these conversations with the confidence and desire to engage with interviewers.

• Qualified candidates will be invited to schedule a 25-minute phone screen with the hiring manager.
• After that, candidates will be invited to an in-person, 60-minute interview with our team.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person