Seeking teachers who will effectively implement engaging academic enrichment activities for students of our Reaching Higher Afterschool Program at the schools listed below: Attwood New Tech Magnet School, Lansing, MI 48911 - working with students in grades 4-7 Waverly Middle School, Lansing, MI 48917 - working with students in grades 7 & 8 Program runs Monday through Thursday during the school year for approximately 2-2.5 hours daily. (You would work whichever days work well for your schedule) Education / Certifications / Experience: • Bachelor degree in child related field: Elementary education, secondary education, physical education or other teaching related fields. • Teaching Certification Required (This does not have to be active/current. You must have held a teaching certification at some point in your career that can be verified on the Michigan Online Educator Verification System) • Demonstrated knowledge of youth and ability to teach effectively. • At least 2 years experience working with youth, in a structured program setting. • Shall be a person of good character who possesses the health, emotional stability, maturity and strength to carry out assigned duties. Key Duties & Responsibilities: • Create lesson plans to implement engaging academic enrichment activities. • Assist youth with homework and provide individualized tutoring. • Conduct yourself in a manner to serve as a mentor and role model. • Manage classroom in a safe and productive way. • Cultivates positive relationships with students, families, and school-day personnel. • Creates and leads parent and family education and service events. • Attends all mandatory meetings and completes all paperwork as required. • Participates in 18 hours of professional development per year that meets licensing requirements. • Performs duties in a manner that ensures compliance with Child Day Care Licensing rules and regulations. • Ensures program operates in a way that follows industry quality standards and in accordance with the grant. • Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements of the position are attached.