What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Afterschool Program position at Highfields Inc?
Seeking a teacher who will effectively implement engaging academic enrichment activities for students of our Reaching Higher Afterschool Program at Townsend Elementary School, Vandercook Lake, MI (Jackson)
- Program runs Monday through Thursday during the school year. (You would work whichever days work well for your schedule) - Approximately two hours per day
Education / Certifications / Experience:
- Bachelor degree in child related field: Elementary education, secondary education, physical education or other teaching related fields.
- Teaching Certificate (This does not have to be active/current. You must have held a teaching certification at some point in your career)
- Demonstrated knowledge of youth and ability to teach effectively.
- At least 2 years experience working with youth, in a structured program setting.
- Shall be a person of good character who possesses the health, emotional stability, maturity and strength to carry out assigned duties.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Create lesson plans to implement engaging academic enrichment activities.
- Assist youth with homework and provide individualized tutoring.
- Conduct yourself in a manner to serve as a mentor and role model.
- Manage classroom in a safe and productive way.
- Cultivates positive relationships with students, families, and school-day personnel.
- Creates and leads parent and family education and service events.
- Attends all mandatory meetings and completes all paperwork as required.
- Participates in 18 hours of professional development per year that meets licensing requirements.
- Performs duties in a manner that ensures compliance with Child Day Care Licensing rules and regulations.
- Ensures program operates in a way that follows industry quality standards and in accordance with the grant.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements of the position are attached.
