Afterschool Teacher Job at City of Hammond, Hammond, LA

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  • City of Hammond
  • Hammond, LA

Job Description

Job Description

The Afterschool Teacher position is located at the Hammond Recreation Center, responsible for assisting in organization and operation of afterschool activities, supervising classroom staff, providing direction in educational and recreational activities onsite and offsite at Zemurray Park, actively participating with the students participating in the program. The afterschool program is designed to provide academic, recreational, and health and wellness activities for children in grades 3 to 8. The teacher will engage participants in fun activities in a safe environment, as well as enjoyable physical activities, healthy snacks, and a nutritious dinner. The teacher will also facilitate the completion of homework and assist with tutorial services. The candidate must maintain a positive business relationship with other staff members, parents and children. The duties of this position must be performed as a member of a management team reflecting the policy and procedures of the center. The candidate must understand and adhere to the center's policy on parent and staff communications maintaining strict confidentiality. It also ensures no preference or prejudice is shown toward certain children over others.
 

Examples of Duties

  • Help students with homework, tutoring, leading and teaching of one or more activity classes of the afterschool program, including: nature study, arts and crafts, sports, games, music, special features, or events.
  • Physically participating in all activities with youth.
  • Acting as an advisor, counselor, manager of a group of participants.
  • Communicating, enforcing, and adhering to rules and regulations for operation, safety and welfare of participants.
  • Manage classroom in a safe and productive way.
  • Cultivate positive relationships with students, families and fellow staff
  • Reporting to the Recreation Supervisor on activities, participants, plans, programs, problems and needs: recommending action, carrying our policies and objectives of programs.

     
Typical Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in education, Early Childhood Development or a related field
  • Current Teaching Certificate.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of youth and ability to teach them.
  • At least 2 years' experience working with youth, in a structured program setting.
  • Shall be a person of good character who possesses the health, emotional stability, maturity and strength to carry out assigned duties.
  • Must be able to be present during the entirety of program.
 

Start and end date: Sept 22, 2025 to May 8, 2026. 

Job Tags

Part time,

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