Instructor - Elementary After School
EDUCATION STATIONS
Title: Instructor - Elementary
Location: Melrose Public Schools
Supervisor: Site Coordinator, Program Site Coordinator and Program Director
Status: Part-time hourly, 18 hours/week or less, non-union, non-benefit eligible, position runs through the academic year (approximately September- June)
Pay Rate: $26.79
Summary: Education Stations is Melrose Public Schools’ after school enrichment program for elementary aged students. Applicants must be available from Monday-Friday from 2:00-5:30. Applicants must be flexible, positive and confident in delegating and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage daily roster tracking students attendance and accounting for all children during program time.
- Plan/develop weekly activities in art, gym games, literature, science, math and social/emotional learning
- Provide a detailed schedule to the Site Coordinator of weekly activities
- Lead age appropriate lesson plans for elementary age students
- Work directly with Team Leads, high school aged mentors, and elementary aged students
- Present expectations that are appropriate for child’s age group and abilities
- Write reports and assist in student behavior management
- Encourage youth to positively participate in activities, providing verbal praises and acceptance while providing clear and consistent expectations for children’s behavior
- Set-up and clean all spaces used during program activities leaving spaces in good condition
- Demonstrate time management skills and efficiently move the group through daily activities.
Qualifications:
- High School graduate and minimum of 18 years of age
- A degree of coursework toward a degree in education or related field preferred.
- Available Monday-Friday 2:00- 5:30 pm
- Certifications: CPR, First Aid or the ability to obtain
- Experience in school-setting teaching or as a student teacher or demonstrated experience with elementary aged students
- Ability to develop lesson plans and demonstrate/explain content
- Experience leading, prioritizing, delegating, and working as part of a larger team
- Punctual, Reliable and regular attendance is required
- Ability to pass a Background Check including Fingerprinting and a CORI