Afterschool Lead Teacher (Part-time)

The Afterschool Lead Teacher will ensure an equitable, safe, and supportive learning environment, providing opportunities to strengthen skills and build motivation for goal achievement. Responsibilities include creation, evaluation, and implementation of lesson plans, tracking sensitive data, and collaborative management of the classroom environment. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, creative, approachable individual with excellent communication skills who is passionate about the education of children. What You'll Do: 1. Identify and recruit elementary students to participate in the afterschool program. 2. Maintain and update the current student roster and communication log and ensure all dismissal procedures are followed. 3. Maintain effective communication with the Programs Supervisor, district day teachers (Math & Reading), and other school personnel at the assigned site. 4. Maintain order in the classroom, implement positive classroom behavior management, and ensure that students do not disturb items belonging to daytime teachers. 5. Contact parents, students, and community members, addressing concerns respectfully and sensitively. 6. Follow the direction of the Programs Supervisor and/or building principal regarding policies and procedures. 7. Assist Programs Supervisor to ensure integration and coordination of multiple program activities. 8. Coordination of the assistant's daily responsibilities. 9. Maintain knowledge of emergency protocol, conduct required emergency drills. 10. Monitor and submit weekly student attendance, site report, and parent communication report. 11. Identify needed supplies and resources, inform Programs Supervisor of supply requests, ensure program supplies are kept neatly and securely at the school site, maintain annual inventory and return unused supplies to PIC office at close of the school year. 12. Complete and submit forms, timesheets, and teacher surveys, and follow up on student progress as required. 13. Report any endangerment situations immediately to the Programs Supervisor. 14. Motivate students to be life-long learners by acting as a role model through exemplification of the highest standard of professional appearance for teaching. 15. Attend all events, professional development trainings, and meetings, non-traditional hours. 16. Perform other duties and assist in special projects as assigned or requested. What You Bring: 1. Education: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Education or related field. Teaching certificate preferred. 2. Experience: 2 years of work experience with youth in an educational setting is preferred. What We Offer: 1. Hours: 11 hours per week, 2.5 hours following school dismissal Monday-Thursday, 36 weeks per year (Part-time) 2. Compensation: $30/hour 3. Opportunity to make a direct impact on students' growth and development outside regular school hours 4. Supportive, mission-driven team environment focused on education and inclusion 5. Meaningful community engagement through the 21st Century Learning Centers program About Us: For over 40 years, the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. has empowered families and communities through education, workforce development, and early childhood programs. Join our education team to help shape the next generation through compassion, learning, and partnership. For more details and to apply visit: https://privateindustrycouncil.com/job-openings/ PLEASE CLICK "APPLY" ON PACAREERLINK PA. GOV. AND SEE "FOLLOW-UP INSTRUCTIONS"