Certified Teacher Description Dramatic Education, Inc. is an educational arts company established to provide high-quality arts and enrichment programming for school-age students. The program develops and enriches cognitive, physical, social, and cultural skills for children in grades K-12.
Annually, Dramatic Education serves over 5,000 individuals across more than 60 schools and community organizations. Since 2010, the organization has implemented developmentally appropriate programs that support academic achievement and whole-child development.Certified Teacher - 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Before-School, After-School & Summer Programs) The 21st CCLC Certified Teacher provides direct academic instruction and enrichment services to actively participating students in after-school programming, ensuring full implementation of standards-aligned activities in accordance with the approved 21st CCLC grant plan, school-day priorities, and program performance objectives.This position is responsible for delivering targeted instruction in core content areas, supporting student achievement through project-based learning (PBL), academic interventions, and homework assistance, while fostering a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment.The Certified Teacher reports to the Site Coordinator and works collaboratively with Site Coordinators, school-day teachers, program staff, and families to align instruction, monitor student progress, and ensure program quality and grant fidelity.Certified TeacherSalary: $31.00- $33.00 per hour, Grant FundedCore ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Teaching Artist Assistant supports the delivery of academic and enrichment programming aligned with 21st CCLC goals, including literacy, mathematics, and S.T.R.E.A.M.-based activities.The Certified Teacher delivers high-quality, standards-aligned academic instruction in core subject areas, including literacy and mathematics, aligned with 21st CCLC goals and student achievement outcomes.- The Certified Teacher implements project-based learning (PBL), enrichment activities, and differentiatedinstructional strategies to meet diverse student needs.- The Certified Teacher provides targeted academic interventions, small group instruction, and homeworkassistance to reinforce school-day learning and improve student performance.- The Certified Teacher collaborates with school-day teachers and program staff to align instruction withidentified student needs, curriculum priorities, and academic goals.- The Certified Teacher monitors student progress and contributes to data collection, documentation, andreporting requirements to ensure compliance with grant expectations.- The Certified Teacher maintains a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment that supports positive behavior and student engagement.- The Certified Teacher engages families through Adult Family Member Events and supports communicationefforts to strengthen home-school connections.- The Certified Teacher participates in program planning, staff meetings, and professional development to support continuous improvement and effective program implementation.- The Certified Teacher ensures fidelity to the 21st CCLC model, including adherence to program schedules,instructional expectations, and compliance requirements.Job Requirements- Valid State Teaching Certification required (Elementary or relevant content area).- Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.- Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience in a school or educational setting.- Demonstrated ability to deliver standards-aligned instruction and differentiate learning for diverse studentpopulations.- Strong classroom management skills and ability to create a positive, student-centered learning environment.- CPR and First Aid Certification preferred or willingness to obtain.- Ability to successfully complete a Level 2 background check and drug screening.- Candidates must be dependable, organized, and able to collaborate effectively with staff, students, and families.Job Type: Part-timeHoursMonday through Friday (After-School Programming)- After-school hours: Approximately 3 hours per day- Program schedule aligns with the 21st CCLC calendar and school site needs- After-school hours: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM- Summer programming hours may vary based on site needsCompensation- Hourly Rate: $31.00- $33.00 per hour- Compensation is based on scheduled after-school instructional hours across the program year