After Dark Program Teachers in Automotive Technology, Health Assisting, Metal Fabrication, Support Services & Networking, and Advanced Manufacturing

About the Role

Teach the following Vocational Technical Education Framework Strands:

• Safety and Health Knowledge
• Technical Standards Knowledge and Skills
• Embedded Academics
• Employability
• Management and Entrepreneurship
• Technology

Help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens. Work collaboratively with district-level administrators and the content area Directors in implementing the After Dark Program. Ensure direct teacher instructional support is provided to all students (general education, special education, 504, ELL).

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes for qualifying students in your specific content area (Automotive Technology, Health Assisting, Metal Fabrication, Cosmetology, Support Services & Networking, or Advanced Manufacturing).
• Provide additional assistance to students as needed.
• Know and apply the MA Curriculum Frameworks for the content area.
• Provide grade assignments and prompt, frequent, ongoing, and consistent instructional feedback to students.
• Maintain and record student grades, ensuring submission to the Director, Building Principal, and Guidance Department for PowerSchool updates.
• Collaborate to maintain and record attendance records in PowerSchool.
• Hold family and student conferences as needed.
• Contact families and students via phone, email, or letter to ensure program participation and completion.
• Work collaboratively with the Director, Principal, family/guardian, and Guidance Counselor to address student attendance and program completion.
• Manage and maintain attendance logs, enrollment rosters, and student folders.
• Manage and maintain data (attendance, course completion, pre/post assessments, progress, surveys) to document program implementation.
• Complete data requests and reports related to program success.
• Supervise students during arrival and dismissal from the program.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure program success.
• Foster a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Certified in the content area(s) for which you are applying.
• Preference given to Putnam & HSST teachers, Unit A teachers, and SPS employees.
• Committed to quality instruction and implementation of curriculum standards with fidelity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and other teachers.
• Understand the goals and requirements of the Common Core Standards.

Pay

$50.00/hour for working with students; $29.10/hour for prep time.

Schedule

Program Time: Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:15 PM
Start Date: September 14, 2026
End Date: June 18, 2027

About Our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts committed to providing a learning environment that opens doors of infinite possibilities for our approximately 24,000 students and staff. As the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts, we serve a diverse community with over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented.

We foster a positive and professional environment where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen, and heard. Our district is committed to equity and excellence, empowering educators through competitive salaries, benefits, and cutting-edge professional development opportunities. We support teaching staff with mentors, instructional leadership specialists, and effective educator coaches. Career advancement and "Grow our Own" pipeline programs help staff achieve degrees or certifications.