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

Program runs 10/19/26 - 6/10/27 Monday - Thursday, 10-12 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:

2 (job share options available).

Salary:

$40.00/hour.