After School Specialty Programs Teacher

General Summary : Lead engaging, enrichment-based specialty classes for students in grades K-8, depending on the class at University School of Milwaukee (USM) in order to provide an enriching and educationally sound experience, in alignment with institutional needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach 3-4 after-school specialty classes per week.
• Plan and deliver interactive, well-structured lessons aligned with the subject or program theme.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and creativity.
• Apply effective classroom management techniques to maintain a safe and focused learning space.
• Differentiate and adapt instruction to accommodate different learning styles, age groups, and abilities.
• Communicate regularly with the Specialty Programs Lead, and the Associate Director of Auxiliary Programs leadership about class progress, student needs, and supply requirements.
• Set up and manage any materials needed for class activities.
• Collaborate with Associate Director of Auxiliary Programs to plan, advise, and implement strategies for student success.
• Support the program's overall goals by contributing to additional tasks as assigned by the Associate Director of Auxiliary Programs.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and clean work and learning environment.
• Evaluate situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Maintains records and files as needed.
• Handle inquiries from students, parents, and the general public.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to design or implement engaging curriculum and enrichment activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and maintain positive professional relationships.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, positive attitude and adaptable.
• Passion for working with children and creating memorable experiences.
• Strong classroom management and group leadership skills.
• Ability to manage student behavior in a positive and respectful way.
• High level of maturity, confidentiality, and assertiveness.
• Ability to trouble-shoot issues and problem-solve.
• Capable of competently operating technology

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or college coursework in education or related fields is preferred.
• Prior experience teaching or leading structured programming for school-age children and/or working with children in a camp, classroom, or recreational setting is preferred.
• CPR/AED Certification (or willingness to obtain).

Working Conditions : Excellent working conditions in a school environment.