After School Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION - AFTER SCHOOL TEACHER
The After School Teacher (AT) supports the effective execution of the After School Literacy Studio program and/or the
Summer Literacy Studio at Tree House Books under the supervision of the Program Coordinator.
 

ACCOUNTABILITY
The AT reports directly to the Program Coordinator.
 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The AT must be available during program hours. After School runs during the school year, Monday through Friday from 3
to 6 pm. The program ends at 6, but staff should plan on staying until 6:30 for cleaning and any wrap-up/shutdown needs. Fall program begins August 25th 2025 and ends June 12th 2026. Summer Camp is Monday - Friday from 9 am to 3 pm and runs from end of June to Mid-August Assistant Teacher staff are not necessarily guaranteed, or expected to fulfill, Summer Camp roles. This is a staffing decision to be made in the spring. The same is true for Summer Camp staff, decisions will be made mid-summer.
 

The AT-specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Program Execution:
● Assist Program Coordinator with delivery of after-school programming, including creating daily schedules,
classroom management, and accompaniment from local school
● Collect daily attendance records and observe health standards per THB policy
● Maintain supplies needed for a successful program
● Planning weekly activities, themes, and field trips, that make a dynamic, engaging program
● Maintain order and cleanliness of spaces daily
● Supervise children at all times
● Empower the students to help lead and design the curriculum and program activities - recognize this is their
space
● Treat all children in a respectful manner
● Sit in on check-in and debrief with volunteer and program staff
● Work with teaching artists, program staff, program volunteers (see below), and program special speakers
● Report on proper program metrics to regularly evaluate program effectiveness
● Help manage Friday programs, as they arise
● All Tree House Books staff are trained and able to fill in the Giving Library if needed during your shift.
 

Volunteer/Intern Management:
● Work with volunteers and interns by providing guidance and receiving feedback
 

EXPERIENCE
● A Bachelor’s degree in education, art education, theater education, or similar discipline is preferred, but any experience working with children and education will be considered
● Experienced with educational programming, teaching, literacy background, reading specialist work, English language acquisition.
● Knowledgeable about working with children of a variety of ages, but primarily K-8
● Previous work or a background in grassroots/community organizations, or social work
 

SKILLS/ABILITIES
● Committed to the advocacy of Black & Brown children
● Must be able to pass child abuse and FBI fingerprinting clearances
● Must be vaccinated against Covid-19
● Pediatric CPR/first aid certified (Or willing to get certified)
● Mandated reporter training (Or willing to get this training)
● Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills
● Understanding of Google Drive & products
● Digital record-keeping skills (Database & Program Tracking)
● Ability to operate a variety of office equipment
 

STATUS & COMPENSATION
The position is part-time and starts at $20 an hour