21st Community Learning Centers Program , Horace Mann Lab School, Salem MA SY - INTERNAL

21st Century Community Learning Centers (21C) Program Staff, Horace Mann Lab School, Salem, MA [SY ] — INTERNAL ONLY

Horace Mann Laboratory School (HMLS) is seeking teachers, support staff, and paraprofessionals to join our 21C After-School Program for the 2026–2027 school year. The program serves students in grades 3–5 across three 10-week sessions. Staff may apply to work all three sessions or select specific sessions.

• Fall Session (11 weeks): October 5, 2026 – December 18, 2026
• Winter Session (10 weeks): January 11, 2027 – March 26, 2027
• Spring Session (10 weeks): March 29, 2027 – June 4, 2027

The Site Coordinator serves as the lead point of contact for the 21C program, overseeing daily operations, student well-being, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Management & Fidelity: Oversee daily operations, student attendance tracking, and compliance with all 21st CCLC and DESE guidelines (including staff/student SAYO surveys and grant documentation). Attend DESE training and meetings when available.
• Culture & Environment: Cultivate a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment; lead daily space setup and breakdown.
• Routines & Logistics: Develop and strengthen check-in, daily circle, and closing routines. Facilitate daily snack distribution, student transitions, and transportation change tracking.
• Academics & Showcases: Support teachers in implementing Project-Based Learning (PBL) and enrichment, ensuring strong Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) strategies. Lead the planning and execution of end-of-session program showcases.
• Communication: Serve as the primary on-site contact for school staff, parents, community partners, and district administration. Manage incident reporting, issue timesheet reminders, and produce a monthly program newsletter for families via Parent Square.

The Assistant Coordinator directly supports the Site Coordinator with daily program operations, logistics, and student management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily Logistics & Operations: Manage physical space setup and breakdown; facilitate snack distribution and inventory tracking. Provide operational support as needed.
• Student Well-Being & Transitions: Support positive student behavior and assist with immediate behavioral challenges, escalating complex issues to the Site Coordinator. Oversee smooth activity transitions and dismissal/transportation changes.
• Routine Execution: Facilitate daily check-in, circle, and closing routines as designed by the Site Coordinator.
• Instructional & Data Support: Assist the Site Coordinator with attendance tracking and DESE SAYO data collection. Provide coverage and logistical assistance to classroom teachers during PBL and enrichment blocks.

Focuses on aligning program academics with district standards and high-quality instructional practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Align curriculum with MyView priority questions and grade-level standards to ensure coherence between the school day and after-school programming.
• Partner with PBL Teachers to map out 10-week units that meet High-Quality Project-Based Learning (HQPBL) requirements.

Hours: 2:30 PM – 4:15 PM (2:30 PM – 3:00 PM for prep/planning; 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM for student instruction)

Compensation: Contractual hourly rate for SPS teachers.

Schedules & Roles:

• Tutors (Mon & Tue): Small-group academic support (2:30 PM – 3:00 PM) and program support.
• PBL Teachers (Mon & Tue): Lead hands-on Project-Based Learning units (3:00 PM – 4:15 PM).
• Enrichment Staff (Thu and/or Fri): Lead engaging enrichment activities (3:00 PM – 4:15 PM).

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver differentiated, hands-on learning experiences aligned with district frameworks and HQPBL guidance.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with students while supporting positive behavior management.
• Maintain lesson plans for grant documentation and assist with DESE-required tracking (attendance, SAYOs).

Hours: 2:00 /2:15 PM – 4:30/4:45 PM (2–4 days per week:…