Program Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

The Lead Teacher will work closely with ACHD’s Education Department to deliver vibrant, culturally relevant afterschool programs for African Diaspora youth in South King County. Our programs take a holistic approach that integrates STEAM, social-emotional learning (SEL), outdoor education, and academic enrichment. Teaching will take place at ACHD’s Learning Center and at school site locations during or after school hours. The role includes leading classes, developing curriculum, mentoring program assistants, collaborating with the Education team on program design and evaluation, and managing teaching materials and program inventory. The Lead Teacher will also transport students in ACHD vans to and from program sites and field trips, ensuring safe and reliable access, as necessary.

The ideal candidate is an experienced educator who loves the outdoors, is passionate about equity and justice, and is committed to creating safe, inclusive, and engaging spaces for youth.

Requirements:

Position Duties:

• Work closely with the Education team and other staff members to develop timelines and workplans to implement department projects
• Work with the outreach team to connect with families and build community
• Collaborate with the Education team to design, plan, and evaluate programming
• Complete program reports, lesson documentation, and student progress notes as assigned
• Lead and teach afterschool program classes and enrichment activities
• Teach at offsite locations in schools during or after school hours as scheduled
• Develop and adapt curriculum that integrates STEAM, SEL, and outdoor education
• Transport students safely in ACHD transit vans to and from programs and field trips
• Check students in/out according to ACHD policy and ensure physical and emotional safety
• Mentor program assistants and volunteers, modeling culturally responsive and age-appropriate teaching practices
• Teach and actively participate in summer programming, which may include onsite instruction, camps, and field trips.
• Manage and maintain education programs’ inventory
• Maintain teaching materials and ensure classroom spaces are welcoming and organized
• Communicate regularly with caregivers, community partners, and colleagues.
• Participate in professional development and team trainings

Required Qualifications:

• 2-5 years experience as a teacher
• Comfortable in both informal and outdoor education settings
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to design and teach interdisciplinary, standards-aligned curriculum for elementary, middle and high school ages
• Strong verbal communication and writing skills
• Experience applying differentiated classroom and behavior management techniques
• Competence in creating safe, culturally relevant, anti-racist, and age-appropriate social-emotional learning teaching spaces
• Experience working respectfully with diverse communities, including non-English speakers
• Enthusiasm for STEAM education, Outdoors, and Social Emotional Learning, and knowledge of NGSS curriculum design
• Regular weekday evening availability, and occasional weekend field trip availability
• Valid WA state driver’s license
• Acceptable results of a Motor Vehicle Record report at the time of hire and periodically thereafter, and maintenance of minimum acceptable insurance coverages are requirements of this position.
• You must be able to provide a clean driving record
• National background check and verification of COVID vaccination

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• Fluency in an African language, especially Somali, Amharic, Tigrinya, or Swahili
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Current WA state teaching certification
• Comfortable teaching in an outdoor context

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity

African Community Housing & Development is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Benefits Package: African Community Housing & Development offers a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution, and up to 11 paid holidays, 10 sick days, and 15 vacation days annually.

Note: ACHD emphasizes a highly collaborative approach that is rooted in equity and co-learning. Supervisors are to lead with equity and humbleness, recognizing that each staff member brings a highly valuable and essential background and perspective. Accordingly, supervisors are also accountable to staff members, working to ensure they (supervisors) are meeting the needs of staff and providing a healthy and safe environment where feedback and learning is two-way. In other words, supervisors should work to build a positive environment where staff and supervisors learn together, and mistakes are considered a healthy part of personal and professional growth.