Afterschool Enrichment Teacher & Mentor

Highfields; Holt (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Highfields is seeking teachers to implement engaging academic enrichment for the Reaching Higher Afterschool Program at Washington Woods Middle School in Holt, Michigan. This role serves 5th and 6th graders with afternoon hours, Monday through Thursday.

The program runs 2 to 2.5 hours daily during the school year. Candidates must have a bachelor in a child-related field, a teaching certification, and at least two years of youth experience in a structured setting; strong character and mentorship

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in child-related field; teaching certification history verifiable
• Teaching certification held at some point in career
• At least 2 years experience with youth in structured program setting
• Good character, health, emotional stability, maturity

Responsibilities

• Create lesson plans for engaging academic enrichment activities
• Assist youth with homework and provide individualized tutoring
• Conduct yourself as a mentor and role model
• Manage classroom in a safe and productive way
• Cultivate positive relationships with students, families, and school-day personnel
• Lead parent and family education and service events
• Attend all required meetings and complete paperwork on time
• Participate in professional development hours annually
• Ensure compliance with child day care licensing rules and grant requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Lesson planning

Student tutoring

Mentoring

Youth development

Education

Bachelor degree in child-related field

Tools

Michigan Online Educator Verification System

Job description

Highfields is seeking teachers to implement engaging academic enrichment for the Reaching Higher Afterschool Program at Washington Woods Middle School in Holt, Michigan. This role serves 5th and 6th graders with afternoon hours, Monday through Thursday.

The program runs 2 to 2.5 hours daily during the school year. Candidates must have a bachelor in a child-related field, a teaching certification, and at least two years of youth experience in a structured setting; strong character and mentorship