Enrichment Teacher- Secondary/Middle School 21st Century

Henrico Education Foundation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free participation in HEF programs

Job summary

The Henrico Education Foundation seeks an energetic Enrichment Teacher to lead activities for elementary-age children in Virginia. The role involves teaching engaging subjects including Music, Art, and Athletics while fostering positive relationships with students.

Candidates must be 21 years or older with a college degree and experience working with children. Work hours range from 10-15 per week, without weekends, offering a salary of $26–$30 per hour along with free participation in HEF programs.

Qualifications

• Dependable and positive role model with excellent leadership skills.
• Knowledge of youth development approaches essential for this role.
• Must be a team player with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans that meet the needs of children.
• Facilitate a program environment that promotes positive play.
• Provide assistance with homework and encourage academic progress.
• Ensure safety and provide active supervision of children.

Skills

Dependable

Positive role model

Excellent leadership

Knowledge of youth development

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Associates or Bachelors degree

Programmatic experience with children

Job description

Program Overview

The Henrico Education Foundation provides after‑school enrichment to elementary‑age children attending select Henrico County schools. Serving participants in the schools they attend, our program focuses on engaging and empowering children through activities that support their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.

Job Summary

A Henrico Education Foundation Academic Teacher is responsible for implementing and teaching a variety of activities while developing positive, nurturing relationships with a designated group of children. Activity and lesson areas include: 6‑12 Enrichment Topic.

We are looking for an energetic Enrichment Teacher to lead a designated group of children through a variety of engaging activities such as Music, Art, Dance, Martial Arts, Cooking, Yoga or Athletics while developing positive and nurturing relationships.

Essential Functions

• Delivers program lesson plans in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants
• Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children
• Provides assistance with homework and encourages academic progress
• Engages all assigned children, ensuring a high level of participation in activities/lessons
• Develops appropriate relationships with children and families to better understand and meet the needs of individual children
• Ensures the safety of children in assigned group
• Provides active and attentive supervision, staying alert at all times
• Provides regular feedback to Center Directors and Director of Curriculum regarding student academic and behavior needs
• Adheres to the Out of School Time Program policies and procedures

Education and Experience

• Meet the requirements of Program Leader as detailed in the Virginia Regulations for Licensed Child Day Centers
• 21 years of age or older
• College degree: Associates or Bachelors required
• Six months of programmatic experience with children

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Dependable
• Positive role model and excellent leadership
• Professional
• Knowledge of youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth
• Team player: Communication skills, both verbal and written

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to plan, organize, lead, and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

Position Details

• 10‑15 hours per week
• No weekends
• Salary/Hourly Rate: $26–$30
• Free participation in HEF programs