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

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, and we are the first public school division in Virginia to implement an Anti-Racism policy aimed at eliminating inequitable practices and supporting every child’s unique gifts.

About the role

The EDEP Teacher provides students in the After-School program with a safe environment and a quality enrichment program for the 2026-27 school year. This is a part-time position, 4 hours per day, 10 months per year.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and implements lesson plans
• Coordinates activities and special events
• Meets students at designated time and location
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relations with ASEP staff and school staff
• Exhibits positive public relations
• Upholds school rules, policies, and procedures
• Provides care for students in ALL EDEP venues (Student Holiday, Spring Break, and Inclement Weather programs)
• Participates in EDEP programs (After School, Student Holiday, Spring Break, and Inclement Weather programs) as assigned
• Attends required and assigned training sessions
• Exhibits dependable work habits
• Maintains a safe work environment
• Establishes and maintains high standards of behavior
• Performs 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
• Strong organizational skills
• Behavior management skills
• Supervisory skills
• Punctuality and dependability
• 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
• Knowledge of subject areas to which assigned
• Ability to guide, direct, teach, and control students
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to type basic records
• Ability to 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, lifting up to 40 pounds, and other limited physical activities
• 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 ASEP staff to provide an effective learning environment
• Regular contact with staff members and parents
• Occasional contact with medical professionals

Benefits

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

Schedule

Part-time, 4 hours per day, 10 months per year (188 days).