Photography Enrichment Facilitator for Middle School Afterschool Program in Salem, MA
Program Description: LEAP for Education operates a middle school afterschool and summer programs in partnership with Salem Public Schools. The program promotes positive youth development, social emotional learning, and academic skill development. Project-based enrichment opportunities are offered each session in a variety of subject areas to provide opportunities for students to explore new interests in engaging ways, connect school day learning to new applications, and develop social-emotional and team work skills.
Job Description: During a 6-week afterschool session (running Sept 28 - Nov 5, 2026), the Photography Facilitator will design and lead a group of 15-20 students in an enrichment experience focused on photography composition and editing skills. The learning experience should exposure students to a mix of strategies and types of photography. Students should have choice in determining the focus of some of their photos and reflect on their learning and what they are striving to express in their photos.
The ideal candidate will be able to teach a second 6-week session immediately following the first session that builds on and extends the initial 6-week experience but also works for new students who did not attend the first session. Second session will run from 11/8/2026 - December 17, 2026. By the end of the second 6-week session, students should have a portfolio of work and reflections to share with peers and families.
The Enrichment experience will run two days a week --either Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday—for 1.25 hours each day. Instructional time is scheduled to run 3:55-5:10 pm. Facilitators are paid an additional ½ hour each day for 15 min set up & clean up and 1 hour of planning time a week. Some paid planning time to plan activities prior to the start of the session will also be provided.
Enrichment instructors will have support in the classroom from Group Leaders who work with students throughout the afternoon and the Site Coordinator who oversees day-to-day operations.
Compensation: $30.00 - $45 per hour ($45 rate only for certified teachers)
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop a session overview (template provided) for the 6-week session that incorporates active student participation, some student choice, and that leads to students creating a project or final product (individually, in pairs, or as a group).
- Facilitate an enrichment class in a 1.25 hour in-person session twice a week with 15-20 students that develops students' skills over the course of the Enrichment.
- Build relationships with each student and establish a welcoming supportive classroom environment.
- Incorporate strategies and activities that develop students’ English language arts and social emotional skills.
- Guide a group leader and possibly volunteers (who may be a college student or recent grad, Americorps Fellow, or school paraprofessional) in how to support students with session activities and learning
- Support and build in accommodations for English Learners and students on IEPs and Behavior Plans.
- Communicate specific student needs to the Site Coordinator
- Participate in possible periodic staff meetings (dates TBA)- paid time
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED minimum, some college strongly preferred
- Previous experience working with youth in a school, after school, and/or summer program
- Previous experience leading photography workshop or class REQUIRED
- Experience working with middle school youth from diverse backgrounds, preferred, not required
- Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students to learn
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexible and adaptive work ethic
- Spanish speaking is a plus
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY
It is the policy of LEAP for Education to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
LEAP for Education complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Experience:
- youth work: 1 year (Preferred)
- teaching photography: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
