SY 25-26 21st Century Afterschool Enrichment Instructor

21st Century Afterschool Enrichment Instructor

The 21st Century Afterschool Enrichment Instructor plays a vital role in designing and implementing dynamic goals and objectives. These objectives revolve around standards-based, project-based activities that enhance both academic and social-emotional skills. Whether working with individuals or groups, this teacher/instructor fosters creativity and engagement, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience for students.

Locations: Crocker, McKay, Reingold Elementary Schools, Longsjo, and Memorial Middle Schools

This posting is for both certified and non-certified teachers/instructors. 

Qualifications: 

• Both certified and non-certified staff must have an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university in education, child development, or a related field (or be working towards an associate degree or higher); or have equivalent job experience in the field. Master’s Degree preferred.
• To qualify as a certified teacher/instructor, a candidate must have a Certified Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license
• Any PreK-12 Licensure
• SEI Endorsement
• Experience in implementing after-school activities for children;
• Ability to plan and facilitate academic enrichment workshops aligned with specific standards/focus in ELA, Mathematics, and Socioemotional Learning;  
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations;
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents ;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders;
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student;
• Certified in CPR and First Aid preferred,  training will be provided for candidates who don’t already possess training;
• Preference will be given to staff members currently employed in FPS.
• Applicants must commit to being present for the full duration of the program. 

Responsibilities:

The 21st Century Afterschool Enrichment Instructor will:

• Be prepared to provide specific details with goals and objectives for a 10-week proposed activity;
•  Please use the cover letter in TalentED to narrate what enrichment activities you could implement that are creative, engaging, and aligned with an ELA/math and/or SEL educational component. 
• Prepare and implement a standards-based, project-based activity with a strong academic component and/or Social/Emotional skill for a minimum of 1 hour per day per session;
• Take and maintain daily student attendance;
• Provide differentiated instruction to children with special needs and English language learners;
• Ensure instructional materials are available for students;
• Deliver activities/instructions within the specified time frame;
• Administer and complete pre/post tests and other surveys and assessments as required by the district and 21st Century Grant;
• Maintain and submit student attendance records weekly to the site coordinator;
• Other duties as assigned

All program hours must be during out-of-school time. All duties must be performed during non-contractual hours.

Multiple positions available; dependent upon the number of student participants.

Dates and Times:

Dates and Times: School Year

Hours: Dependent on Site (see below)

Program Implementation:

Academic School Year Program Schedule:

• Staff Orientation, PD & Planning:  9/15/25-9/18/25
• Session 1:  9/22/25-12/3/25
• PD & Planning:  12/8/25-12/11/25
• Session 2:  12/15/25-3/12/26
• PD & Planning:  3/16/26-3/18/26
• Session 3:  3/23/26-6/4/26

Intern Orientation and Professional Development Days: 

Orientation and Initial Training: September 15- 18, 2025

School Year Program Hours: 

• Crocker/Reingold/McKay 3:25 pm-5:55 pm
• Memorial: 1:50 pm-4:20 pm 
• Longsjo 2:25pm-4:55pm

Total Compensation: Not To Exceed (NTE) 394 hours $35/hr Not To Exceed (NTE): $13,790.00.  This amount includes all program time as well as all prep and wrap-up required - timesheet submission for payment bi-weekly.

Funding Source: 21st CCLC Grants, City Funding

Applicants must commit to being present for the full duration of the program. 

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
The School Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.
Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, HR@Fitchburg.k12.ma.us