Teacher-Afterschool Program-Holt

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

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3 days ago Requisition ID: 2149

Salary Range: $30.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Seeking teachers who will effectively implement engaging academic enrichment activities for students of our Reaching Higher Afterschool Program at:
Washington Woods Middle School, Holt, MI - Working with students in 5th & 6th grade

Program runs Monday through Thursday during the school year for approximately 2-2.5 hours daily. (You would work whichever days work well for your schedule)

Education / Certifications / Experience:

• Bachelor degree in child related field: Elementary education, secondary education, physical education or other teaching related fields.


• Teaching Certification Required (This does not have to be active/current. You must have held a teaching certification at some point in your career that can be verified on the Michigan Online Educator Verification System)


• Demonstrated knowledge of youth and ability to teach effectively.


• 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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create lesson plans to implement engaging academic enrichment activities.


• Assist youth with homework and provide individualized tutoring.


• Conduct yourself in a manner to serve as a mentor and role model.


• Manage classroom in a safe and productive way.


• Cultivates positive relationships with students, families, and school-day personnel.


• Creates and leads parent and family education and service events.


• Attends all mandatory meetings and completes all paperwork as required.


• Participates in 18 hours of professional development per year that meets licensing requirements.


• Performs duties in a manner that ensures compliance with Child Day Care Licensing rules and regulations.


• Ensures program operates in a way that follows industry quality standards and in accordance with the grant.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements of the position are attached.