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Before & After School Teacher

POSITION TYPE: Grades K-12

LOCATION: Baltimore County, MD 

JOB TITLE: Teacher (Before & Aftercare)

SCHEDULE: Part Time (10-Month)

REPORTS TO: Site Coordinator

DEFINITION

The Teacher, under the direction of the Site Coordinator, is a skilled and adaptable educator responsible for providing high-quality before and after school care for elementary, middle, and high school-aged children. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Teacher will:

• Manage small groups of children by grade level, facilitating engaging and age-appropriate activities.
• Assist with homework completion and provide academic support to students.
• Lead engaging group activities such as games, crafts, and interactive learning experiences.
• Conduct whole group and small group activities across multiple grade levels.
• Closely monitor student behavior and provide appropriate interventions as needed.
• Supervise snack and meal times ensuring a safe and healthy environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable field (i.e. elementary education, secondary literacy, literacy-reading specialist certification, special education, etc.).
• Experience in early childhood education or literacy instruction.
• Training in structured literacy and/or Science of Reading preferred.

Licenses and Certificates

• Possession of a Maryland Educator Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment.

OR

• Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator License appropriate to the area of assignment 

Note: Active licensure in other states is acceptable with the understanding that the instructor must gain a Maryland license before beginning work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of pedagogy principles and effective instructional techniques.
• Skill in lesson planning and implementation, as well as in engaging students in meaningful learning experiences.
• Proficiency in using technology, including database management, internet research, spreadsheets, word processing, and related applications.
• Strong communication skills for interactions with students, parents, administrators, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is primarily conducted in a school setting, requiring mobility around the classroom and site.
• May involve carrying materials, and arranging, and decorating instructional spaces using resources provided. 
• May require opening the site and preparing it for student arrival or securing the site and materials at the end of the day.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Attendance at staff meetings (weekly) is required. Staff meetings may take place during or after normal working hours.
• Attendance at occasional evening events (~2 per quarter) is required. 
• Participation in daily staff check-ins is mandatory.
• Participation in student excursions and field trips is mandatory.
• Ability to serve prepared meals/snacks to students and return them to the refrigerator.
• Reliable transportation
• Note: This position may require traveling to one or more nearby locations to help other lead teachers. The sites are typically all within the same county (Baltimore County). Examples include: Before school programming at one site and then during school programming at another site; Filling in for absent staff members at another site.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa in the United States is required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary: $30-45 per hour (Non-Exempt)

Benefits:

Gain valuable real-world experience in a classroom environment.

Access to comprehensive professional development opportunities.

Opportunities to collaborate with experienced educators.

Competitive compensation package.

This document outlines the general duties and expectations for the before and after school Teacher role. It does not exclude additional duties or limit management’s authority to assign tasks.

Literacy Lightbulb is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.