Spring Lit and After School Program Extra Service (2025-2026) - Instructional Assistant

<em><strong>Spring Break Literacy & Program Teacher 2026<br><br></strong></em><ul><li> 6 Classified Staff<br><br><br></li></ul>April 6th-April 10th, Monday through Friday (8:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m.)<br><br>Work Year: 5 Days/6 Hours<br><br>Diversity, Equity and Poverty<br><br>CLOSING DATE: March 13th<br><br><strong>THESE EXTRA-SERVICE POSITIONS ARE FOR INTERNAL EMPLOYEES ONLY<br><br></strong>FOR CONSIDERATION apply online our application is online on the JCPS AppliTrack system. This information must be received by 3/13/26.<br><br>The JCPS Department of Diversity, Equity and Poverty is currently seeking currently employed JCPS Full-time teachers to serve as teacher and instructional assistant during Lit & Spring Break Program April 1st-April 5th (Monday through Friday).<br><br>Teachers will:<br><br><ul><li> Assist in facilitating activities with students and community mentors.</li><li> Attending a virtual or in-person meeting to review materials and resources</li><li> Mentor and develop relationships with students facing barriers to education.</li><li> Receive support and recognition from school and district administrators.</li><li> Receive resources and instructional materials needed to utilize during the program.</li><li> Have fun with students who may otherwise not have the opportunity to experience this type of programming!<br><br><br></li></ul>Location: JCPS Schools<br><br>Compensation: Hourly<br><br>Dates: April 6st April 10th, 2026 (Monday through Friday)<br><br>Times: 8:30am 2:30pm. Individuals selected must work the entire program<br><br><strong>There is a required specific and compensated 2-hour PD after the normal workday on Tuesday March 25th or Thursday March 26th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm in the LAM building (2nd floor).<br><br></strong>Needed Staff:<br><br>6 INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS<br><br>Candidates for these positions will be reviewed as soon as possible to meet the critical needs for the program. Job Offers will be made to individuals who best meet programmatic needs. To ensure consistency for our students and to have a strong instructional leader in place the candidates for this position will be reviewed prior to the deadline date.<br><br><strong>THESE POSITIONS ARE LIMITED TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY<br><br></strong>FOR CONSIDERATION apply online our application is online on the JCPS AppliTrack system. Open to current JCPS Full-Time Employees only. This information must be received by March 13th 2026.<br><br>Contacts: bryan.smith@jefferson.kyschools.us

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