After-School Certified Academic

MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
* Grant Funded
* Positions available at the following buildings:
Snow, Spencer and Beman. Assignments will be based on District Need.

Description:

After-School Certified Academic Support

Reports to:

School Principal, Site Coordinator, Chief Academic Officer, and Executive Director of Finance Broad Function:

The Certified Academic Support Teacher, reporting to the Site Coordinator and School Principal, will provide instruction and academic support to students with homework, 1:1 or small group instruction (high dose tutoring) instruction as required, and enrichment in the after school program.

• Provide direct instruction and academic support to students in the after school program;
• Collect and analyze student data;
• Plan and facilitate whole and small group instruction, academic enrichment and activities that promote personalized student learning and positive youth development;
• Record attendance and
• Document and serve snack in accordance with state and federal After School Snack Program regulations;
• Provide support to students during programming;
• Supervise students during all aspects of the program, including weekly visits with guest vendors and community providers;
• Promote positive behavior during all activities and transitions;
• Manage behavior issues/concerns in accordance with established behavior policies;
• Work to develop restorative relationships with students that growth mindset and resilience;
• Attend and participate in professional development offered by MPS, CREC and 21 CCLC program partners and vendors;
• Other duties as assigned by the Site Coordinator or School Principal.

• Ability to motivate and engage students in learning activities;
• Demonstrated Classroom Management and Teambuilding skills
• Experience with Project Based Learning and STEAM, preferred;
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with individuals, teams and groups (teachers, parents, administrators and support staff);
• First Aid/CPR Certification Preferred.

After School programs start September 28, 2026. Hours and schedules are Monday - Thursday, 3:25-5:45 pm..

Additional paid hours for staff meetings and/or prep & planning may be required. The After School program follows the school calendar and does not operate on vacation days, half days or early dismissals. Flexible, part-time positions- job-sharing and modified schedules available. Position is grant-funded;

Current hourly rate for certified staff is $31.93, based on MPS contracts;
Non-MFT: $16.94-$26.30 per hour, based on certifications, experience and responsibilities.

• Must be mobile with the ability to get from one location in the office or work site(s) to other locations in the office or work site(s)
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift or carry objects less than thirty (30) pounds
• Ability to perform manipulative skills such as writing and typing
• Ability to see and read objects closely, as wiring, labels on equipment, reading/proofreading a report, using a computer monitor, filing and/or retrieving information from a filing system and verifying the accuracy of financial information
• Ability to hear normal sounds with background noise, as in using a telephone or radio, distinguish verbal communication and communicate through speech, including using a radio
• Ability to learn and acquire an understanding of new information, methodologies and techniques and how they apply to school goals and operations
• Memory adequate to perform tasks/assignments given over long periods of time
• Ability to concentrate on a task for more than 60 minutes

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