Teacher-All Sites

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 94,988,000 - 128,514,000; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois is seeking an experienced teacher to plan, implement and supervise the after-school academic component at the Satellite Site in Springfield. You will align activities with school standards and monitor progress with Site Director and School Principal.

Youth development is central: you will engage students, foster positive relationships, manage attendance, and help with field trips and program reports while ensuring safety and a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• Current teaching certificate.
• At least three years’ experience planning and implementing programs for youth.
• Knowledge of youth development; motivate and guide youth with positive relationships.
• Ability to relate to public, parents and participants in a friendly, professional manner.
• Ability to convey Boys & Girls Club policies and discipline procedures.
• Ability to organize and supervise participants to maintain a safe environment.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications are required.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, energy and commitment in interactions.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements activities within budget constraints to achieve program objectives.
• Provides schedules and reports of activities to leadership; takes direction from Site Director.
• Assists with referral of participants and aims to increase attendance and participation.
• Implements guidance and discipline policies for club participants.
• Identifies community resources and plans new program offerings.
• Plans activities that showcase participant skills; plans field trips when needed.
• Represents the organization to participants, parents and the public.
• Involves parents in addressing participant development issues.
• Maintains facility cleanliness and orderly program spaces.
• Assists with other program areas as assigned.
• Assist Site Director in development, planning and implementation of the academic program.
• Monitor daily delivery of the academic program and align with school standards.
• Assist in development of lesson plans and tracking attendance.

Skills

Youth development

Relationship building

Verbal communication

Written communication

Discipline policies

Safety supervision

Vehicle operation

Public relations

Enthusiasm

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Current teaching certificate

CPR and First Aid Certifications

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

In cooperation with Site Director and/or Project Director and School Principal, plans, implements, supervises and evaluates academic components of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois Satellite Site after school program area.

In cooperation with Site Director and/or Project Director and School Principal, plans, implements, supervises and evaluates academic components of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois Satellite Site after school program area.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and implements activities in within budget constraints to achieve program objectives. Prepares monthly reports reflecting activities, including attendance and program participation for Site Director and/or Project Director and School Principal. Performs any other duties the Directors or School Principal might deem necessary.
• Provides Site Director and/or Project Director and School Principal with regular program schedules and reports of activities. Takes direction from the Site Director regarding program development, implementation, supervision and outcome measurement.
• Assists Site Director with referral of participants to the program. Focuses on participants’ personal development through diverse program offerings, with a focus on developing their interests and increasing their attendance, program participation, knowledge and abilities.
• Implements guidance and discipline policies relating to Club Participants. Communicates and maintains standards of conduct for program participants. Assists with maintenance of records relating to participant discipline situations and participant development issues.
• Recommends new offerings in specific program areas and creates and implements necessary plans to initiate new program offerings. Identifies prospective community resources/volunteers that could assist with program.
• Plans and implements activities that give program participants the opportunity to exhibit their skills.
• Provides special guidance and development of participants assigned through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois Satellite Site project and other assigned projects. References initial participant intake forms to determine needs and completes periodic tracking forms to track attendance and program participation. Identifies and implements individualized guidance strategies based on the participant’s identified needs in consultation with Site Director and/or Project Director.
• Develops and implements opportunities for participant involvement in outside educational, recreational and leadership programs and activities relating to program areas. Plans, implements and leads field trips that complement program activities, if deemed necessary.
• Represents the organization and interprets its policies, objectives, standards and programs to project participants, parents, community organizations and the public. Promotes and stimulates the project participants knowledge of and interest in Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois programs and activities
• Involves parents in addressing participant development issues through planning and implementing activities to foster their involvement.
• Helps maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the facility through encouraging participant’s involvement in keeping program areas clean, putting away supplies after use, etc.
• Assists with activities in other program areas as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Teacher specific duties

• Assist Site Director in the development, planning, and implementation of the academic program.
• Monitor and implement daily delivery of the academic program. 3. Work with the teachers and the School District to insure that the standards of academic achievement set by Springfield Public Schools, is integrated in the areas of reading and math.
• Assist in development of appropriate lesson plans for utilization in the after school academic component.
• Assist in tracking attendance and academic process of student participants.
• Participate in training deemed necessary by Site Director and/or Project Director or School Principal.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

Maintains contact with Site management staff to interpret and explain organizations missions, program objectives and standards, discuss issues, and provide/receive information. Maintains contact with Site Director and/or Project Director to ensure consistency of policies.

External

Maintains positive relationships with school district personnel, participant’s parents, and the public to assist in resolving problems and to publicize the project.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
• Current teaching certificate
• At least three years’ experience planning and implementing programs for youth.
• Knowledge of youth development, ability to motivate and provide guidance to youth through establishing positive relationships with youth participants; demonstrated caring and respect exhibited toward participants.
• Ability to relate to the general public, parents and Club participants in a friendly, positive, and professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to convey Boys & Girls Club policies and procedures to participants, and to implement appropriate guidance and discipline policies.
• Ability to organize and supervise participants to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Good Verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, energy and commitment in personal contract with participants, parents, supervisors and the general public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting and standing as needed
• Full use of all limbs and at least one hand
• Full verbal, color vision, and hearing ability
• Lifting up to 50 pounds on occasion
• Ability to intervene in a fight or control youth aged 6 to 18
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle preferred (with valid IL driver’s license)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during all seasons. Limited exposure during winter
• May be exposed to moderate to loud noise; unruly or irate youth and/or parents.
• May be exposed to potentially dangerous situations including youth fighting or bringing unauthorized materials onto premises. May be exposed to potentially dangerous medical situations; exposure to airborne diseases or infected blood while treating participants.
• Exposed to risk of vehicle accidents while driving or riding in agency vehicles.
• Risk of injury from being near, or participating in, athletic or recreational activities.

PAY RATE

An hourly rate of $39 per hour for any teaching roles as of 08.04.2026