First Grade Afterschool Arts Integration Teacher

Set in historic Concord, Massachusetts the Umbrella Community Arts Center is partnering with Alcott Elementary School to provide afterschool enrichment for 12, 1st grade students in the 2017-2018 school year.  The Umbrella is seeking a creative and talented early childhood teacher for an interdisciplinary arts-based afterschool program.  This unique teaching opportunity will use the visual arts to engage 1st grade students in the process of learning and enhance in-school academics through strong tie-ins with the Concord Public School’s curriculum standards in Science for Grade 1.  

The weekly program will run for three nine-week sessions (27 classes in total) on Tuesdays, from October 3 – May 22, which are professional development ½ days in the Concord public school system.  The time of each 2-hour lesson will be 1:00-3:00pm.  Additionally, a school provided teacher’s aid will assist in each class bringing the student/teacher ratio to 6:1.

The successful teacher will possess the skills to build a dynamic afterschool arts-based program and curriculum outline consisting of three 9-week units that explore various curriculum connections to the core standards in science, math, and language and literacy. There are 18 paid hours for lesson planning.  For example, each 2 hour lesson is structured to include:

The successful teacher will also be responsible for maintaining thorough documentation and evaluation of the program.  There will be 15 additional hours for documentation.  The intention of documentation and evaluation is to show the Public School system evidence of learning and the attainment of realistic program goals.  The program will be evaluated mid-year and in May.

Lastly, the successful candidate will possess excellent classroom and behavior management skills and have the desire to work with young kids to make a lasting impact on their education and school experience.