After School Licensed Literacy Teacher

Kids for the Future; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities seeks a Licensed Literacy Instructor (contract) to deliver literacy instruction to K-8 students in an after-school setting. The role collaborates with program leadership to implement reading interventions using science of reading curricula.

The position follows the Reading Club model, with assessments and targeted instruction, four days per week after school and seasonal contracts, aligned to the school calendar. Bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education.
• Must hold a current MN teaching license covering K-8 – include your file folder number in application.
• Experience with child development and learning.
• Experience with the Sonday system is a plus.
• Strong partnership development and relationship management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and applicable software.

Responsibilities

• Determine individualized learning objectives and design lesson plans and appropriate learning activities.
• Engage students in speaking, writing and reading activities to further language understanding
• Strengthen student skills in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension
• Motivate a class of students from different backgrounds and abilities
• Advise students on their progress and provide positive feedback
• Guide students through social emotional learning activities and practices

Skills

Communication skills

Partnership skills

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

MN teaching license for K-8

Tools

Sonday system

Job description

• Location 2410 North Irving Avenue,Minneapolis, MN, 55411,United States
• Base Pay $32.00 - $46.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Contract

Description

TITLE: Licensed Literacy Instructor – Licensed Teacher/Contracted Position for After School Programing

PAY RATE: Teachers will receive an hourly pay rate in alignment with their 2025-2026 School-based teaching position

REPORTS TO:Program Director and Branch Director

The Boys & Girls of the Twin Cities (BGCTC) mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The BGCTC is committed to ongoing strategic initiatives in addressing the extreme disparities for young people in the communities we serve.

In partnership with teachers/schools and parents/guardians, the Club is implementing a program model that directly improves the educational experience of students.

The BGCTC seeks an energetic, talented, and passionate candidate to serve as a Licensed Literacy Instructor. The Literacy Instructor is a member of the Licensed Teacher Contractor Professionals team whose primary responsibility is to provide literacy instruction to eligible students from K-8 grades.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Offer instruction in areas of literacy and language skills using the science of reading teaching methods in a Boys & Girls Club after school setting, defined as the ‘Reading Club’.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities conduct FastBridge assessments with all K-8 youth in the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. Student scores are used for placement in the ‘Reading Club’ program. Using Sonday curriculum and other science of reading curricula tools, Literacy Instructors support students who are struggling with reading to develop and improve their literacy skills.

SCHEDULE

Four days a week from 3:30-5:00 p.m during the school year and 9 a.m. to noon during the summer. Will follow the ALC calendar. Contract role offered seasonally with the opportunity to continue through seasons.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determine individualized learning objectives and design lesson plans and appropriate learning activities.
• Engage students in speaking, writing and reading activities to further language understanding
• Strengthen student skills in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension
• Motivate a class of students from different backgrounds and abilities
• Advise students on their progress and provide positive feedback
• Guide students through social emotional learning activities and practices

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree in education
• Must have a current MN teaching license that cover grades K-8 – please include your file folder number in application
• Demonstrated understanding of child development and learning.
• Experience with the Sonday system is a plus.
• Strong partnership development and relationship management skills.
• Candidate must be able to use Microsoft Office and have excellent skills in applicable software.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.