Afterschool Teacher - 21st Century Afterschool Program

Program Goal: To provide comprehensive academic support and innovative, project-based STEM enrichment activities for at-risk students in grades K-3 who may be struggling socially and/or academically so they can improve their engagement in learning and achieve academic success through the 21st Century afterschool program at Hyannis West Elementary School.

Position:  Afterschool Teacher

Job Description:  Afterschool Teacher duties include:

• Required Reporting
• Assist site coordinator with comprehensive data collection system required by the D.E.S.E. (e.g. SAYO’s, grant reporting).
• Assist site coordinator with documenting projects and activities by submitting weekly lesson plans that post daily goals/objectives and implement a reflection activity.
• Conduct at least 2 APT-O’s per year.
• Submit all reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Bring any discipline concerns to the attention of the site coordinator.
• Planning & Instruction
• Collaborate with Site Coordinator, Community Partners, Principal, and Program Coordinator to develop appropriate age groupings, and to plan/implement strategically designed project-based activities and interest clubs that align with MA. ELA & Math Frameworks/ program goals and objectives.
• Plan collaboratively with community partners to assure academic integrity and student engagement in service learning and project-based activities.
• Design and implement relevant project-based learning activities that culminate in a product/presentation to reinforce academic and life skills development in collaboration with community partners.
• Provide individual instruction and homework assistance, as needed.
• Communication/Family Engagement
• Communicate with parents/guardians when necessary & participate in parent/family activities, including end of session showcase.
• Assist Site Coordinator with Bi-Monthly Family Engagement Events
• Other
• Follow Health & Safety Protocols
• Follow grant guidelines/goals & objectives as submitted to DESE
• Ensure student confidentiality
• Participate in 21st Century district planning and/or professional development sessions.
• Participate in workshops/professional development opportunities provided by the district and DESE when offered.

Program duration and anticipated schedule

• TBD, anticipating 12-15 hours per week starting October and going through June

Qualifications

• Appropriate elementary teacher certification
• Dynamic, creative educator who enjoys working with youth at-risk
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks (ELA & Math)
• Knowledge of and experience with project-based & service learning
• Documented special skills/talents for facilitating student interest clubs and/or activities in the area of STEM.

Reports to:     Principal, Program District Coordinator, and Site Coordinator

Position Type:  Afterschool – Grant Funded

Positions Available:  4 (job share options)                          

Salary:  $35.00/hour