Afterschool Academic Lead (Casual) – Collaborative Impact

Alexandria City Public Schools; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate of $35/hour

Job summary

Alexandria City Public Schools seeks an Academic Lead for the LINK Club, a 21st CCLC afterschool program. The role coordinates academic services, supports instructional quality, tracks attendance, and liaises between school staff and OST leadership for smooth operations.

The position is grant-funded, hourly and casual, with onboarding in August and program runs Sept 8, 2026–June 4, 2027. Requires Virginia teaching licensure and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Valid Virginia Department of Education Teaching License.
• Experience working in afterschool or extended learning programs preferred.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills; data-driven decision making.
• Experience using student data to support decision-making.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office, Google platforms, and data entry systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Academic Lead for an assigned LINK Club site.
• Support implementation of the Academic Power Hour (3 days a week).
• Collaborate with teachers to align academic support with student and school needs and ensure tutors are completing afterschool lesson plans and timesheets.
• Spearhead or team with LINK Club site coordinator to make student enrollment/withdrawal decisions.
• Provide guidance and support to ACPS teachers/staff facilitating academic activities.
• Coordinate with OST leadership and school administration regarding operations and student needs.
• Facilitate regular LINK Club tutor collaboration and planning meetings.
• Help maintain a positive, student-centered learning environment.
• Maintain accurate student attendance records and data entry for reporting.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Attention to detail

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Alexandria City Public Schools seeks an Academic Lead for the LINK Club, a 21st CCLC afterschool program. The role coordinates academic services, supports instructional quality, tracks attendance, and liaises between school staff and OST leadership for smooth operations.

The position is grant-funded, hourly and casual, with onboarding in August and program runs Sept 8, 2026–June 4, 2027. Requires Virginia teaching licensure and a relevant degree.