URBANA SCHOOL DISTRICT #116
TITLE: ESSER Enrichment After School Programming Teacher (Multiple Positions Available)
LOCATION: Yankee Ridge, Thomas Paine, King, and Dr. Williams Elementary Schools
SUPERVISOR: This position reports directly to the Director of ESSER Grants and Student Engagement and building administration.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:
- Prepare creative and engaging lessons for day-to-day instruction and enrichment activities.
- Implement lessons in a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that assists students assigned to the classroom with achieving specific educational goals.
- Create a classroom environment that is welcoming to all students.
- Collaborate with support staff assigned to the classroom to develop general classroom procedures, goals, schedules, behavioral expectations and classroom activities for students.
- Plan and implement activities inside and outside of the classroom that expose a child to a variety of learning experiences and broaden the child's perspective.
- Implement appropriate assessments and document student progress as required by the building administrator and the ESSER Grant guidelines.
- Take daily attendance and complete other required documentation as assigned.
- Review, develop, and requisition materials for the classroom.
- Work in partnership with the Coordinator to plan and encourage family involvement in the education of their children.
- Supervise students as assigned by the Principal and/or program coordinator.
- Perform any and all additional duties as assigned by the Leadership Team.
Minimal Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, with certifications and endorsements as applicable.
Experience:
- Classroom experience preferred.
- Prior experience working in an After School Program, is preferred but not required.
- Internal applicants only.
Licenses/Credentials:
- Valid Illinois Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement.
Other skills and abilities:
- Ability to assess children and knowledge of childhood development.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively on a collaborative team.
- Ability to effectively work with students with a history of behavioral, social/emotional, and/or developmental disabilities.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and responses.
Terms of Employment:
1. Daily 1.75 hours, three days per week.
2. The position is for school-year programming only when the program is in session.
3. Attendance at an orientation meeting is expected prior to the start of this
program.
Evaluation: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.
NOTE:
- This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit and is not administrative in nature.
- Position contingent upon grant funding.
- Preference given to internal building staff and will be open to district staff to help fill positions.
- Hourly Position - $32/hour
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Revised: September 2023