Teacher - Afterschool Program-Jackson

Highfields Inc; Leoni Township (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Highfields Inc. in Michigan seeks a teacher to implement engaging academic enrichment for students in the Reaching Higher Afterschool Program at Townsend Elementary School, Vandercook Lake, MI (Jackson) OR East Jackson Elementary School, Jackson, MI.

The program runs Monday through Thursday, about two hours per day. Candidates need a Bachelor degree in a child-related field and prior teaching certification, plus at least 2 years working with youth in structured programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in child related field: Elementary education, secondary education, physical education or other teaching related fields.
• Teaching Certification (This does not have to be active/current. You must have held a teaching certification at some point in your career)
• Demonstrated knowledge of youth and ability to teach effectively.
• At least 2 years experience working with youth, in a structured program setting.

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.

Skills

Youth mentoring

Student engagement

Tutoring

Education

Bachelor degree in child related field

Teaching Certification

Job description

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Salary Range: $30.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Seeking a teacher who will effectively implement engaging academic enrichment activities for students of our Reaching Higher Afterschool Program at TownsendElementary School, Vandercook Lake, MI (Jackson) OR East Jackson Elementary School, Jackson, MI

• Program runs Monday through Thursday during the school year. (You would work whichever days work well for your schedule) - Approximately two hours per day

Education / Certifications / Experience:

• Bachelor degree in child related field: Elementary education, secondary education, physical education or other teaching related fields.
• Teaching Certification (This does not have to be active/current. You must have held a teaching certification at some point in your career)
• 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.