Dynamic Afterschool Enrichment Coach

Fitchburg School District; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitchburg Public Schools in Fitchburg, MA seeks an adaptive 21st Century Afterschool Enrichment Instructor for the SY 2026-2027. The role supports standards-based, project-based activities designed to boost academic and social-emotional skills, whether working individually or with groups.

Responsibilities include planning 10-week activities, daily attendance, differentiated instruction for diverse learners, and collaboration with teachers and families. Multiple sites, evenings after school.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited college in education, child development, or related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Certified Massachusetts license: Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities PreK–8 and SEI Endorsement.
• Experience in implementing after-school activities for children.
• Ability to plan and facilitate enrichment workshops aligned with ELA, Mathematics, and SEL.
• 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.
• Commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student.
• CPR and First Aid preferred, training will be provided for candidates who don’t already possess training.
• Preference given to staff members currently employed in FPS.
• Commit to being present for the full duration of the program.

Responsibilities

• Be prepared to provide specific details with goals and objectives for a 10-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 an ELA/math and/or SEL educational component.
• Prepare and implement a standards-based, project-based activity with a strong academic component and/or 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 and 21st Century Grant.
• Maintain and submit student attendance records weekly to the site coordinator.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Program planning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher in education/related field

Master's Degree preferred

Certified Massachusetts license

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Fitchburg Public Schools in Fitchburg, MA seeks an adaptive 21st Century Afterschool Enrichment Instructor for the SY 2026-2027. The role supports standards-based, project-based activities designed to boost academic and social-emotional skills, whether working individually or with groups.

Responsibilities include planning 10-week activities, daily attendance, differentiated instruction for diverse learners, and collaboration with teachers and families. Multiple sites, evenings after school.