Afterschool Teacher & Activity Leader

hammond; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hammond Recreation Center seeks an Afterschool Teacher to support programs for grades 3–8. The role includes organizing academic, recreational, and health activities, supervising staff, and guiding students in a safe, educational environment.

You will facilitate homework completion, support tutoring, and help run activities onsite and at Zemurray Park, while maintaining confidentiality and positive relationships with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, Early Childhood Development or a related field.
• Current Teaching Certificate.
• Demonstrated knowledge of youth and ability to teach them.
• 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.
• Must be able to be present during the entirety of program.

Responsibilities

• Help students with homework, tutoring, leading and teaching of one or more activity classes of the afterschool program, including: nature study, arts and crafts, sports, games, music, special features, or events.
• Physically participating in all activities with youth.
• Acting as an advisor, counselor, manager of a group of participants.
• Communicating, enforcing, and adhering to rules and regulations for operation, safety and welfare of participants.
• Manage classroom in a safe and productive way.
• Cultivate positive relationships with students, families and fellow staff
• Reporting to the Recreation Supervisor on activities, participants, plans, programs, problems and needs: recommending action, carrying our policies and objectives of programs.

Skills

Teaching

Youth development

Curriculum planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Teaching certificate

Job description

Hammond Recreation Center seeks an Afterschool Teacher to support programs for grades 3–8. The role includes organizing academic, recreational, and health activities, supervising staff, and guiding students in a safe, educational environment.

You will facilitate homework completion, support tutoring, and help run activities onsite and at Zemurray Park, while maintaining confidentiality and positive relationships with families and staff.