*Internal Only* SPLASH UMS After School Teacher (Multiple positions)

Urbana Middle School; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 26,174,000; Part time

Job summary

Urbana School District #116 is seeking an SPLASHUMS After School Teacher for Urbana Middle School. The program supports academics and enrichment through structured after-school activities.

Position is hourly, three days per week, with start date August 10, 2026. Prior classroom experience is preferred; internal applicants encouraged. Licenses and endorsements as required. Salary is $32/hour and contingent on grant funding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with certifications and endorsements as applicable.
• Illinois Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement.
• Experience in after-school programs preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Create a welcoming classroom environment for all students.
• Plan routines, schedules, and behavior expectations.
• Organize indoor/outdoor activities including field trips and STEM experiments.
• Monitor student progress and document performance and attendance.
• Communicate regularly with parents and support school-family events.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

**Internal Only** SPLASH UMS After School Teacher (Multiple positions)

Urbana School District #116 Urbana Middle School - Urbana, Illinois Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Urbana School District #116

Job ID: 5858991

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

URBANA SCHOOL DISTRICT #116

TITLE: SPLASHUMS After School Teacher (Multiple positions)

LOCATION: Urbana Middle School

SUPERVISOR: This position reports directly to the Program Coordinator, building administration, and district director.

JOB SUMMARY: TheAfter SchoolTeacher is responsible for establishing a developmentally appropriate learning environment. The mission of the program is to assist students in catching up on academics while also providing enrichment and recreational activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:

• Prepare lesson plans and implement them to provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that assists students assigned to the classroom with achieving specific education goals.
• Create a classroom environment that is welcoming to all students.
• Develop and implement general classroom procedures, goals, schedules, and behavior expectations for students.
• Plan and implement activities inside and outside of the classroom that expose the students to a variety of experiences to broaden the students' perspective, such as field trips, cooking activities, and STEM experiments.
• Review, develop, and requisition materials for the classroom.
• Meet all requirements for classroom teachers as outlined by the Program Coordinator, building administration, and district director.
• Administer progress monitoring screeners to determine student growth in math and reading and documenting student performance.
• Document student attendance daily.
• Perform regular communication with parents.
• Support parent and community events, 1-2 per session.
• Assist with activities that support the program such as supervision in cafeteria, hallway movement, and other duties as assigned.

Minimal Educational Requirements:

• Bachelors' Degree from an accredited college or university, with certifications and endorsements as applicable.

Experience:

• Classroom experience preferred.
• Prior experience working in an After School Program, preferred but not required.
• Internal applicants only.

Licenses/Credentials:

• Valid Illinois Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement.

Other skills and abilities:

• Ability to assess children and knowledge of childhood development.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively on a collaborative team.
• Ability to effectively work with students with a history of behavioral, social/emotional and/or developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and responses.

Terms of Employment:

• Daily hours TBD,threedays a week (September 8, 2026 -April29, 2027)
• Position is for after school programming, and only when the program is in session.
• Attendance at an orientation meeting is expected prior to the start of this program.

Evaluation:

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

NOTE:

• This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit and is not administrative in nature.
• Position contingent upon grant funding.
• Preference given to internal building staff and will be open to district staff to help fill positions.
• $32/hour

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Revised: July 2026

Position Type: Hourly

Contact Information

• Tonya Dieken , Director of Grants
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]