Elementary Afterschool Instructional Teacher

The Henrico Education Foundation (HEF) is seeking an educator who believes strong schools make strong communities.

The Henrico Education Foundation is excited to provide afterschool enrichment to elementary students attending select Henrico County schools through the 21st Century Grant award from the Virginia Department of Education. Serving participants in our Community Learning Centers, our after-school program focuses on engaging and empowering children through activities that support their academic, physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs. Our afterschool teachers are responsible for literacy and/or math instruction in a group setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitates academic literacy/math activities, including: homework support, academic stations, small group activities, whole group games, test preparation.
• Previews curriculum and lessons prior to teaching. Provides feedback and lesson selection as asked.
• Actively communicates with supervisor, on-site leadership and co-teachers.
• Delivers program lesson plans in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants.

• Engages all assigned children, ensuring a high level of participation in activities.
• Develops appropriate relationships with children and families to better understand and meet the needs of individual children.
• Ensures the safety of children in assigned group.
• Provides active and attentive supervision, staying alert at all times.
• Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior, and understands positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth.
• Facilitates an environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children.
• Adheres to the Community Learning Center policies and procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Meet the requirements of Program Leader as detailed in the Virginia Regulations for Licensed Child Day Centers which includes one of the following: a degree in child related field or an early childhood certificate or 6 months of programmatic experience with children.
• Experience required in facilitating instruction for school-aged students.
• Experience preferred in delivering programs in an afterschool setting.
• At least 18 years of age with reliable transportation and a history of dependability.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
• May be asked to work at two or more school sites per week.
• May be asked to substitute at another site based on programming schedule and coverage needs.

Benefits

• Job Type: Part Time, up to 10 hours per week
• Salary: $22-26/hr
• Free participation in HEF programs for your family
• No weekends required