21st Century Community Learning Centers (21C) Program Staff, Witchcraft Heights Elementary School, Salem, MA [SY 2026-2027] — INTERNAL ONLY

Witchcraft Heights Elementary School(WHES) is seeking teachers, support staff, and paraprofessionals to join our 21C After-School Program for the 2026–2027 school year. The program serves students in grades 3–5 across three 10-week sessions. Staff may apply to work all three sessions or select specific sessions.

Program Schedule & Sessions

• Fall Session (11 weeks): October 5, 2026 – December 18, 2026
• Winter Session (10 weeks): January 11, 2027 – March 26, 2027
• Spring Session (10 weeks): March 29, 2027 – June 4, 2027

Available Positions

Site Coordinator (1-2 Positions)

The Site Coordinator serves as the lead point of contact for the 21C program, overseeing daily operations, student well-being, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Management & Fidelity: Oversee daily operations, student attendance tracking, and compliance with all 21st CCLC and DESE guidelines (including staff/student SAYO surveys and grant documentation). Attend DESE training and meetings when available.
• Culture & Environment: Cultivate a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment; lead daily space setup and breakdown.
• Routines & Logistics: Develop and strengthen check-in, daily circle, and closing routines. Facilitate daily snack distribution, student transitions, and transportation change tracking.
• Academics & Showcases: Support teachers in implementing Project-Based Learning (PBL) and enrichment, ensuring strong Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) strategies. Lead the planning and execution of end-of-session program showcases.
• Communication: Serve as the primary on-site contact for school staff, parents, community partners, and district administration. Manage incident reporting, issue timesheet reminders, and produce a monthly program newsletter for families via ParentSquare.

21C Teachers: PBL, Tutoring & Enrichment (3–4 Openings)

Compensation: Contractual hourly rate for SPS teachers.

Schedules & Roles:

• Tutors (Mon & Tue): Small-group academic support and program support.
• Hours: 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM (1hr. Pre-session Prep)

• PBL Teachers (Mon & Tue): Lead hands-on Project-Based Learning units 
• Hours: 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM (2-4hr pre-session prep + .5 hr prep program days)

• Enrichment Staff (Thu and/or Fri): Lead engaging enrichment activities
• Hours: 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM ( 1-2hr pre-session prep + .5 hr prep program days)

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver differentiated, hands-on learning experiences aligned with district frameworks and HQPBL guidance with support from district staff, coaches, and site coordinators.
• Provide planning documents, program lesson plans and additional resources to support grant requirements
• Ensure academic and social-emotional skill development goals stay on track.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with students while supporting positive behavior management.
• Maintain lesson plans for grant documentation and assist with DESE-required tracking (attendance, SAYOs).

Paraprofessionals — Support Staff (2–4 Openings)

Hours: 2:00 /2:15 PM – 4:30/4:45 PM (2–4 days per week: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri)

Compensation: Contractual hourly rate for SPS support staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support in overall program structure and to ensure students engagement and safety
• Guide and support a consistent cohort of 12–16 students during PBL / enrichments 
• Build strong youth-adult relationships while modeling positive behavior and social-emotional learning (SEL) skills.
• Assist with activity facilitation, academic support, transition monitoring, and daily setup/breakdown.
• Other duties as assigned by the site coordinator.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining the 21C team for the 2026–2027 school year, please contact Brittany Andon, bandon@salemk12.org

Core Expectations & Qualifications

We are seeking educators and support staff who are inspired by our mission and passionate about student growth:

• Commitment to Diversity: Value and affirm the rich cultural, linguistic, and racial diversity of the Salem community as an asset for learning.
• High Expectations: Maintain high standards for all students while offering the necessary scaffolding and support for them to succeed.
• Relational & Collaborative: Build authentic, caring relationships with colleagues, families, and students.
• Growth Mindset: Engage as a reflective practitioner who values feedback and continuous professional improvement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination or participate in an equal opportunity investigation is strictly prohibited.