The teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising academic and recreational activities for the 21st Century Community Learning Center after-school program. They must also maintain student records, ensure facility safety, and foster positive relationships with participants, parents, and community stakeholders.
Requirements summary
A Bachelor's degree is required, with teaching credentials highly preferred. Candidates must have at least three years of experience in youth programming and hold current CPR and First Aid certifications.
In cooperation with the Site Director and School Principal or designee, plans implements, supervises and evaluate academic components of 21st Century Community Learning Center after school program area. Assist in development of appropriate lesson plans for utilization in the after school academic component.
Plans and implements activities in within budget constraints to achieve program objectives. Prepares monthly reports reflecting activities, including attendance and program participation for Site Director and School Principal. Performs any other duties the Directors or School Principal might deem necessary.
Provides Site and School Principal with regular program schedules and reports of activities. Takes direction from the Site Director regarding program development, implementation, supervision and outcome measurement.
Assists Site Director with referral of participants to the program. Focuses on participants’ personal development through diverse program offerings, with a focus on developing their interests and increasing their attendance, program participation, knowledge and abilities.
Implements guidance and discipline policies relating to Club participants. Communicates and maintains standards of conduct for program participants. Assists with maintenance of records relating to participant discipline situations and participant development issues.
Recommends new offerings in specific program areas and creates and implements necessary plans to initiate new program offerings. Identifies prospective community resources/volunteers that could assist with program.
Plans and implements special events and activities that give program participants the opportunity to exhibit their skills.
Provides special guidance and development of participants assigned through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers project and other assigned projects. References initial participant intake forms to determine needs and completes periodic tracking forms to track attendance and program participation. Identifies and implements individualized guidance strategies based on the participant’s identified needs in consultation with Site Director.
Develops and implements opportunities for participant involvement in outside educational, recreational and leadership programs and activities relating to program areas. Plans, implements and leads field trips that complement program activities, if deemed necessary.
Represents the organization and interprets its policies, objectives, standards and programs to project participants, parents, community organizations and the public. Promotes and stimulates the project participants knowledge of and interest in the Boys & Girls Clubs programs and activities
Involves parents in addressing participant development issues through planning and implementing activities to foster their involvement.
Helps maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the facility through encouraging participant’s involvement in keeping program areas clean, putting away supplies after use, etc.
Assist with activities in other program areas as assigned.
Safety/Facility
Communicate and enforce organization’s policies, procedures and standards with regard to upkeep, usage and maintenance of program areas and equipment
Observe students and work with mentors and other staff to correct unsafe behaviors, to enforce safety rules and to communicate safety guidelines
Keep facility/equipment in program areas in good repair and clean. Report needs to School Principal, BGCMA Site Director
Promote cleanliness in program areas with mentors and students helping at program’s start and ending
Ensure emergency procedures are implemented and followed and take actions to prevent accidents
Educational qualifications and skills
Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college required; teaching credentials highly preferred
Experience
At least three years’ experience planning and implementing programs for youth
Knowledge of youth development, ability to motivate and provide guidance to youth through establishing positive relationships with youth participants; demonstrated caring and respect exhibited toward participants.
Ability to relate to the general public, parents and Club participants in a friendly, positive, and professional manner
Demonstrated ability to convey Boys & Girls Club policies and procedures to participants, and to implement appropriate guidance and discipline policies
Ability to organize and supervise participants to maintain a safe and welcoming environment
Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications
Good verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated enthusiasm, energy and commitment in personal contract with participants, parents, supervisors and the general public.
Skills
Demonstrated ability to creatively plan, coordinate, organize and implement quality classroom lessons and activities directly and through collaboration with other teachers and staff
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other departments/organizations to deliver a quality after-school classroom experience to students
Demonstrated ability to train teaching assistants and volunteers
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, in classroom settings to students and mentors and to parents
Ability to resolve classroom conflicts and problems
Demonstrated ability to control expenses and creatively use resources
Demonstrated ability to persuasively promote and deliver curriculum and activities
Ability to manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems with limited supervision
Excellent human relations skills and ability to motivate students, mentors and volunteers
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, students, mentors and volunteers
P.C. Literate, preferably with expertise using Word, MS Office, graphics programs and Photoshop
Physical and Mental Requirements
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high-energy level, be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities, speak clearly and hear. Ability to get along with diverse personalities while at all times displaying tact, maturity and flexibility.
Environment & working conditions
Normal internal office environment with occasional need to travel to club locations within the Metro Atlanta area.
Frequent internal contacts with employees throughout organization required.
Daily contact with club staff, club members, outside organizations and individuals to plan, coordinate and deliver programs.
The job requires the ability to stand for extended periods, kneel, reach, bend, and lift objects weighing in excess of 25lbs.
Outdoor work and moderate physically demanding activities may be required on occasion.
Travel to special events and field trips required.
Must be able to work daily afternoon/evening hours.
Occasional weekend work required to accomplish objectives.
Employee classification
Nonexempt employees are entitled, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), to time and one-half their "regular rate" of pay for each hour they actually work over the applicable FLSA overtime threshold in the applicable FLSA work period.
Disclaimer
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Market context
Georgia classroom teacher market context
In Georgia, classroom teacher roles often draw steady interest because schools and child-focused programs need candidates who can meet licensing, safety, and classroom support requirements. This role is competitive for applicants who can show reliability, comfort with active supervision, and readiness to pass background checks; one year of child care experience is preferred, but not always required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your fit for the physical duties and prepare examples of working with children.
