About this role
URBANA SCHOOL DISTRICT #116 TITLE: After School Programming Teacher (Multiple Positions Available) LOCATION: King Elementary SUPERVISOR: This position reports directly to the program coordinator, building administration, and district director. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:
• Prepare creative and engaging lessons for day to day instruction and enrichment activities.
• Implement lessons in a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that assists students assigned to the classroom with achieving specific educational goals.
• Create a classroom environment that is welcoming to all students.
• Collaborate with support staff assigned to the classroom to develop general classroom procedures, goals, schedules, behavioral expectations and classroom activities for students.
• Plan and implement activities inside and outside of the classroom that expose a child to a variety of learning experiences and broaden the child's perspective.
• Administer progress monitoring screeners to determine student growth in math and reading and documenting student performance.
• Take daily attendance and complete other required documentation as assigned.
• Review, develop, and requisition materials for the classroom.
• Work in partnership with the Coordinator to plan and encourage family involvement in the education of their children.
• Supervise students as assigned by the program coordinator.
• Perform any and all additional duties as assigned by the Leadership Team.
Minimal Educational Requirements:
• Bachelors' Degree from an accredited college or university, with certifications and endorsements as applicable.
Experience:
• Classroom experience preferred.
• Prior experience working in an After School Program, preferred but not required.
• Internal applicants only.
Licenses/Credentials:
• Valid Illinois Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement.
Other skills and abilities:
• Ability to assess children and knowledge of childhood development.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively on a collaborative team.
• Ability to effectively work with students with a history of behavioral, social/emotional and/or developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and responses.
Terms of Employment:
• Daily hours TBD, three days a week (September 8, 2026 - April 29, 2027)
• Position is for after school programming only when the program is in session.
• Attendance at an orientation meeting is expected prior to the start of this program.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel. NOTE:
• This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit and is not administrative in nature.
• Position contingent upon grant funding.
• Preference given to internal building staff and will be open to district staff to help fill positions.
• $32/hour
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Revised: July 2026