Enrichment Teacher

Full-time - Entry Level

Springfield, MA

About the position

The Enrichment Teacher is responsible for implementing a project-based learning curriculum and complementary academic enrichment activities for the Summer Enrichment Program. This role involves developing and executing a project-based learning (PBL) curriculum and creating a PBL calendar for the program. The Enrichment Teacher will participate in planning and curriculum development aimed at fostering consistency between day-school and afterschool programs. Collaboration is key, as the teacher will work alongside a blended staff of other teachers, paraprofessionals, assistant homework coordinators, and students. In addition to curriculum development, the Enrichment Teacher acts as a liaison with classroom teachers to ensure the completion and receipt of required pre-and-post Survey of Academic Youth Outcomes (SAYO). The teacher is responsible for all aspects of programming, including project-based curriculum, program evaluation, student evaluation, and record-keeping for the afterschool program. Participation in evaluation efforts for the afterschool program is also required, along with maintaining accurate program records such as attendance and snacks. The Enrichment Teacher will report to the site supervisor, project director, and the Afterschool Advisory Board. They will work with staff to enhance opportunities for students in the afterschool program to learn and practice new English Language Arts (ELA) and 21st Century skills. Promoting the afterschool program and fostering cooperation between in-school and afterschool programs is essential. The teacher will also participate in follow-up staff meetings to share experiences and develop plans to continue partnerships between the two entities. Additional responsibilities include addressing program-related needs, providing auxiliary services such as preparing and presenting materials to students, facilitating the afterschool food program, attending monthly curriculum training, and working with the parent engagement facilitator to organize parent engagement activities. Communication with parents regarding student successes and conducting weekly listening conferences is also a critical part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a project-based learning (PBL) curriculum and calendar for the program.
• Participate in planning and curriculum development to foster consistency between day-school and afterschool programs.
• Collaborate with a blended staff of teachers, paraprofessionals, assistant homework coordinators, and students.
• Act as a liaison with classroom teachers to ensure completion and receipt of required pre-and-post Survey of Academic Youth Outcomes (SAYO).
• Oversee all aspects of programming including curriculum, program evaluation, student evaluation, and record-keeping for the afterschool program.
• Participate in evaluation efforts for the afterschool program.
• Maintain program records such as attendance and snacks.
• Report to the site supervisor, project director, and the Afterschool Advisory Board.
• Work with staff to enhance opportunities for students to learn and practice new ELA and 21st Century skills.
• Promote the afterschool program and foster cooperation between in-school and afterschool programs.
• Participate in follow-up staff meetings to share experiences and formulate plans for continued partnerships.
• Address additional program-related needs or requirements.
• Provide auxiliary services such as preparing and presenting materials to students and performing clerical tasks.
• Facilitate the afterschool food program.
• Attend monthly curriculum training.
• Work with the parent engagement facilitator to facilitate parent engagement activities.
• Communicate with parents regarding student successes and conduct weekly listening conferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience.
• Full knowledge of project-based learning strategies.
• Ability to implement project-based learning curriculum.
• Ability to work as part of a blended staff including other teachers, paraprofessionals, assistant homework coordinators, and students.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion, understanding, and acceptance when working with participants, families, and staff.
• Ability to express oneself clearly through written and verbal communication.