PT After School Certified Teacher- Middle School

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Job Title: Teacher-After-School Program
Reports to: Josh Edel
Classification: Part Time Exempt (2:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.)
Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Date: 10/24/2025

Our Mission: Grace Place puts faith into action providing pathways out of poverty by educating children and families.

Summary/Objective:
Together with the program manager, the Afterschool teacher is responsible for the planning, instruction, and assessment of high-quality, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate programming. (approx. 12-14 hrs./week)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for After-School Certified Teacher

Planning and Instruction

Create whole group lessons and center-based learning centers to promote math and reading supports for students
Provide academic supports for students during homework time
Plan and implement enrichment activities for students such as art, technology, and fitness
Create an environment that is conducive to learning with a variety of resources that are age appropriate and culturally diverse
Maintain a well-organized, DCF-compliant, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of youth/children
Provide instructional leadership to staff team in the form of continuous program improvement through curriculum design supports, lesson planning review, instructional modeling/mentoring, and teacher professional development
Collaborate with Director of Student Performance to align instructional supports to support the regular school day

Assessment

Utilize student assessment data to plan for instruction
Differentiate center-based learning centers based on individual needs
Volunteer Management
Welcome, train, and manage volunteer involvement in the classroom
Model and coach volunteers in appropriate strategies for instruction and classroom management
Maintain high visibility and a hands-on presence with students, staff, volunteers, and parents who are participating in the program

Communication

Maintain communication with parents regarding their child’s progress and needs
Keep parents informed of daily activities and program expectations/changes
Support the 6 parent events during the year
Work collaboratively with co-teachers and managers to improve program quality

Qualifications: Staff must qualify in at least one of the following:

Education/Experience:

Must have a bachelor’s degree in a non-educational field but with at least 2 years of instructional experience.
Or a degree in education with or without a valid Florida teaching certificate.
For K-5th program, must obtain Foundation Florida DCF certificate within 1 year of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Bi-lingual, preferred (English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole).
Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultures and populations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite use of the internet, and basic computer skills sufficient to maintain program records and budgets, and communicate with parents, volunteers, partners, and community.
Strong interpersonal skills and written communication skills.
Commitment to the mission and core values of Grace Place.
Current first aid and CPR certificates (can obtain within 90 days of employment).
Able to pass background checks and FDLE fingerprinting.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Grace Place values diversity in the workplace and among our partners and other stakeholders.

It is the policy of Grace Place to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by Grace Place where appropriate.

Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.

The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor at Grace Place to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies could be considered a disciplinary offense.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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