Afterschool Program Certified Enrichment Teacher/Instructor

Fitchburg Public Schools Afterschool Program 

Certified Enrichment Teacher/Instructor

South Street Early Learning Center 

Hourly Teacher/Instructor Rate $35/hr

The Fitchburg Public Schools Afterschool Program at South Street Early Learning Center is a pilot afterschool program designed to meet the needs of young learners and their families during out-of-school time. The Certified Enrichment Teacher/Instructor plays a vital role in designing and implementing dynamic goals and objectives for young learners. These objectives revolve around standards-based, project-based activities that enhance both academic and social-emotional skills. With your passion for children and belief in their ability to learn and self-advocate, we will create an afterschool environment that is warm, joyful, playful and cultivates learning about social/emotional and other skills to make their school days more successful. Whether working with individuals or groups, the Teacher/Instructor fosters creativity and engagement, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience for students. Afterschool programming will take place during two 7-week sessions with orientation/training before the program start, between the two sessions, and one staff meeting at the end for reflection.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary license
• Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities PreK–8*
• SEI Endorsement
• Experience in implementing after-school activities for children;
• Ability to plan and facilitate academic enrichment workshops aligned with specific standards/focus in socio-emotional learning;  
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations;
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents ;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders;
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student;
• Certified in CPR and First Aid preferred, training will be provided for candidates who don’t already possess training;
• Preference will be given to staff members currently employed as a licensed teacher in FPS.
• Applicants must commit to being present for the full duration of the program. 

Responsibilities:

• Be prepared to provide specific details with goals and objectives for a 7-week proposed activity;
•  Please use the cover letter in TalentED to narrate what enrichment activities you could implement that are creative, engaging, and aligned with a SEL educational component. 
• Prepare and implement a standards-based, project-based activity with a Social/Emotional skill for a minimum of 1 hour per day per session;
• Take and maintain daily student attendance;
• Provide differentiated instruction to children with special needs and English language learners
• Ensure instructional materials are available for students;
• Deliver activities/instructions within the specified time frame;
• Administer and complete pre/post tests and other surveys and assessments as required by the district;
• Maintain and submit student attendance records weekly to the site coordinator;
• Other duties as assigned.

All program hours must be during out-of-school time. All duties must be performed during non-contractual hours.

Multiple positions are available; dependent upon the number of student participants.

Staff Training & Program Schedule:

Hours: 

South Street Early Learning Center: 2:40 - 4:40 PM

Total Compensation: Not To Exceed (NTE) 160 hours $35/hr Not To Exceed (NTE): $5,600.00.  This amount includes all program time as well as all prep and wrap-up required - timesheet submission for payment bi-weekly.

Terms of Employment/Salary/Work Year:

As negotiated by the Fitchburg School Committee and the Fitchburg Education Association (FEA).

This is a retirement-eligible stipend.

Reports to:      Site Coordinator/21st Century Administrator

Evaluated by:  Site Coordinator/21st Century Administrator

The responsibilities and duties listed illustrate the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
The School Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.
Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, HR@Fitchburg.k12.ma.us.

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