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Nurture the Child, Strengthen the Family, Rebuild the Community

After-School Learning Center Teacher (Full Time)

Values: Youth Life Foundation of Richmond is a non-profit which operates Learning Centers to develop leaders by making long term investments in children from under-resourced communities. Rooted in our faith, we believe in the importance of whole-child development and the power of collective, collaborative efforts to nurture the child, strengthen the family, and rebuild the communities we serve.

Summary: We are excited to welcome a new member to our team that demonstrates a kingdom-minded and creative approach to academic instruction, as well as an attentiveness towards students’ relational and spiritual needs. The ideal candidate is culturally aware and sensitive to the intricate realities of urban children and families in minority communities. This awareness fuels a desire and commitment to investing in under-resourced youth for long-term and sustainable impact.

Function: The Elementary Learning Center Teacher will lead in all program and instructional areas for elementary children, focusing on academic, character, and spiritual development. They will plan and oversee activities for after-school and summer tutoring, supporting students academically through individualized intervention and hands-on learning, and prioritizing the development of literacy and math skills to build a strong foundation for success.

Requirements: Personal confession of faith in Jesus Christ required. Must be a self-starter who enjoys and works well with others from a diverse background. Good communication and organizational skills are also required. Bachelor’s degree in education preferred (or commensurate work experience). Prefer teaching and classroom experience with fundamental teaching skills in the areas of literacy, math, and classroom management; must have experience leading children in educational as well as spiritual capacities. Must have good driving record.

**PLEASE NOTE: The ideal candidate has experience in both the areas of academic instruction and after-school programming. However, applicants who only have experience in one area (but who are willing and excited to learn/be trained in the other area) are still welcome to apply.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating and implementing small group or individualized academic lessons for up to 10-15 students daily and monitoring student progress throughout the year
• Planning and leading daily Learning Center activities including Bible instruction and individualized lesson plans to be implemented by volunteer tutors
• Driving students in mini-bus from school to Learning Center daily (training provided)
• Supervising and investing relationally in students during academics, recreation, and transportation
• Actively cultivating and developing relationships with parents, teachers, and community partners
• Assisting with administrative tasks
• Participating in fund development and special events for the organization

Benefits:

• This position comes with generous paid time off. The role’s adherence to the Richmond Public School schedule includes two weeks off in December, a week off for Spring Break, plus a week off at the end of the school year and one in August in between YLFR’s summer and after-school programs, in addition to 5 personal days which can be taken throughout the year.
• School planning days are staff planning days. School holidays are paid holidays for staff.
• Health insurance, IRA matching, short-term disability

Additional considerations:

• Position is directly responsible to the Learning Center Program Director. Subordinates will include any additional part-time staff at the center and volunteers
• Typical hours are approx. 10am-6pm during the school year (10am-2:30pm planning and 2:30pm-6pm tutoring program with students) and 8am-4pm in the summer (includes one-on-one instructional time, professional development, and relationship building opportunities with students)