After School EDEP Teacher - Hollymead Elementary School - 2026-27 School Year

Part-time position (4 hrs/day, 10 months/year) in the Extended Day Enrichment Program (EDEP) at Hollymead Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year.

About the role

Albemarle County Public Schools (ACPS) is committed to ending the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for student success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We build relationships with families and communities to ensure every student succeeds, embracing the principle that “all” truly means all. ACPS is a leader in implementing an Anti-Racism policy to eliminate inequitable practices and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of every child.

Responsibilities

• Provide students in the After-School program with a safe environment and a quality enrichment program.
• Prepare and implement lesson plans.
• Coordinate activities and special events.
• Meet students at designated time and location.
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relations with EDEP staff and school staff.
• Exhibit positive public relations and uphold school rules, policies, and procedures.
• Provide care for students in all EDEP venues (After School, Student Holiday, Spring Break, and Inclement Weather programs).
• Participate in EDEP programs as assigned.
• Attend required and assigned training sessions.
• Exhibit dependable work habits and maintain a safe work environment.
• Establish and maintain high standards of behavior.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Basic First Aid and CPR certified.
• Knowledge of child development and stages of growth.
• Lesson planning ability and strong organizational skills.
• Behavior management and supervisory skills.
• Punctuality, dependability, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of student instruction and management practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge of school system rules and procedures for classroom, halls, cafeteria, library, and transportation.
• Ability to guide, direct, teach, and control students.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to type basic records and operate audio-visual equipment.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree in a child-related field; OR
• 6 months of supervised programmatic experience (and 24 hours of training related to child care within 6 months of being promoted).
• Training in Basic First Aid.

Working Conditions

• Duties performed typically in school settings, including cafeterias, gyms, recreational areas, and other assigned spaces.
• Frequent walking, standing, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Occasional travel with students on field trips.
• Frequent movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required.
• Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Daily personal and close contact with children and EDEP staff to provide an effective learning environment.
• Regular contact with staff members and parents; occasional contact with medical professionals.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including health and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off.
• Wellness program.
• Discounts on gym memberships.