Teacher-Afterschool Program-Lansing

3/13/2026

Key duties involve creating and implementing engaging academic enrichment activities, assisting students with homework, and providing individualized tutoring. Responsibilities also include managing the classroom safely, serving as a mentor, and cultivating positive relationships with students, families, and school staff.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Highfields, Inc. is a nonprofit human services organization dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of children, youth and families through counseling and support services. Highfields began in 1962 as a residential program for at-risk boys and has since expanded to serve about 8,000 people in 13 mid-Michigan counties. We offer a large variety of counseling, training, intervention and support services. Our mission is to provide opportunities to children, youth and their families to be more responsible for their own lives and to strengthen their relationships with others. Our vision is to create a brighter future for children, youth, families and their communities.

About the Role

Seeking teachers who will effectively implement engaging academic enrichment activities for students of our Reaching Higher Afterschool Program at:

1. Attwood New Tech Magnet School, Lansing, MI -Working with students in grades 4-7
2. Mt. Hope Elementary, Lansing, MI - Working with students in grades 4-7
3. Waverly Middle School, Lansing, MI - Working with students in grades 7 & 8

Program runs Monday through Thursday during the school year for approximately 2-2.5 hours daily. (You would work whichever days work well for your schedule)

Education / Certifications / Experience:

Bachelor degree in child related field: Elementary education, secondary education, physical education or other teaching related fields.
Teaching Certification Required (This does not have to be active/current. You must have held a teaching certification at some point in your career that can be verified on the Michigan Online Educator Verification System)
Demonstrated knowledge of youth and ability to teach effectively.
At least 2 years experience working with youth, in a structured program setting.
Shall be a person of good character who possesses the health, emotional stability, maturity and strength to carry out assigned duties.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Create lesson plans to implement engaging academic enrichment activities.
Assist youth with homework and provide individualized tutoring.
Conduct yourself in a manner to serve as a mentor and role model.
Manage classroom in a safe and productive way.
Cultivates positive relationships with students, families, and school-day personnel.
Creates and leads parent and family education and service events.
Attends all mandatory meetings and completes all paperwork as required.
Participates in 18 hours of professional development per year that meets licensing requirements.
Performs duties in a manner that ensures compliance with Child Day Care Licensing rules and regulations.
Ensures program operates in a way that follows industry quality standards and in accordance with the grant.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements of the position are attached.

Key Skills

Lesson PlanningAcademic EnrichmentTutoringClassroom ManagementMentoringRelationship CultivationFamily EngagementPaperwork CompletionProfessional DevelopmentCompliance Adherence