Teacher-Afterschool Program-Lansing

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking teachers who will effectively implement engaging academic enrichment activities for students of our Reaching Higher Afterschool Program at the schools listed below: 

Attwood New Tech Magnet School, Lansing, MI  48911 - working with students in grades 4-7
Mt. Hope Elementary School, Okemos, MI  48864 - working with students in grades 4-7
Waverly Middle School, Lansing, MI  48917 - working with students in grades 7 & 8

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.