Afterschool Teacher – Elementary

Learning Works After school (LWAS)
Location: Portland – Multiple School Locations
Schedule: Part-time, after school | September–May
Pay: $27.56/hour

Learning Works is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and families through education, workforce development, and community service. Our mission is Equipping Maine learners with the confidence and skills to realize their full potential.

Through relationship-centered programming, Learning Works helps young people build pathways to long-term success. We foster a collaborative, inclusive workplace where staff are encouraged to bring compassion, creativity, and authenticity to their work every day.

Learning Works After school (LWAS) provides high-quality academic intervention and enrichment programming for elementary students in partnership with local school districts.

Our programs help students:

• Strengthen foundational literacy and mathematics skills

• Improve school engagement and learning habits

• Build social-emotional skills and confidence

• Develop positive relationships with peers and caring adults

LWAS is funded primarily through 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) grants and is delivered in partnership with local school districts.

We are seeking an After school Teacher to provide engaging instruction and academic support to elementary students participating in the Learning Works After school Program.

You will work closely with the Site Coordinator and program team to create a structured, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. You will help students strengthen academic skills, develop positive learning habits, and build confidence both inside and outside the classroom.

This position also includes lesson preparation, program planning, weekly team meetings, and required professional development.

• Deliver engaging academic lessons and enrichment activities that reinforce school-day learning.

• Provide individualized and small-group instruction to students who need additional academic support.

• Differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse academic, behavioral, and developmental needs.

• Establish and consistently reinforce clear expectations for student behavior in alignment with partner-school practices.

• Review lesson plans, instructional materials, and substitute plans as needed.

• Monitor student engagement and progress and adjust instructional strategies to support student success.

• Maintain accurate attendance records and other required program documentation.

• Collaborate with the Site Coordinator and program staff to support effective program implementation.

• Participate in weekly team meetings focused on student progress, program implementation, and continuous improvement.

• Participate in required professional development and training.

We're looking for an educator who is enthusiastic about working with elementary students and committed to creating an engaging, supportive learning environment.

You will bring:

• Experience teaching or working with elementary-aged students.

• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

• The ability to adapt instruction to different learning, behavioral, and developmental needs.

• Creativity, flexibility, and a student-centered approach.

• The ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, families, and school partners.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Google Workspace, Zoom, and other educational technology tools.

• State of Maine Teaching Certification or eligibility for Maine certification.

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.

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