After-School Creative Writing & Book-Making Instructor

Nia Community Services Network Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

NIA Community Services Network, Inc. is seeking a part-time Teacher/Instructor for PS/IS 95 in Brooklyn, NY. The role leads structured activities in a designated specialty area with support from a Group Leader, while taking responsibility for behavior management and classroom maintenance.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of experience teaching or facilitating groups, a high school diploma, and coursework in education or youth development. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of prior experience teaching or facilitating group activities with students.
• High school diploma required.
• College coursework in education or youth development is expected.
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Elementary Education: 1 year (Preferred).
• Instructor: 1 year (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Report all concerns regarding the well being of participants to immediate supervisor in a timely manner and no later than the conclusion of the last activity of each day.
• Seek immediate supervisor or emergency assistance when a participant is injured.
• Ensure proper supervision of assigned participants at all times.
• Verify identity before dismissing participants to approved guardian as listed on participant enrollment form.
• Submit lesson plans for each activity by specified due date, and conduct activity according to approved plans.
• Submit NIA material requests for approval by supervisor.
• Include an active role for Group Leader in activity plan, inclusive of classroom management and activity prep.
• Submit a plan for culminating activity to be showcased at the program culminating event.
• Actively assist with all activities being led by specialists, subcontractors, and/or colleagues.
• Perform assigned activity, transition, snack period, and dismissal.
• Use positive behavior management with assigned group at all times.
• Maintain group organization and manage group effectively.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in education/youth development

Elementary Education: 1 year

Instructor: 1 year

Job description

NIA Community Services Network, Inc. is seeking a part-time Teacher/Instructor for PS/IS 95 in Brooklyn, NY. The role leads structured activities in a designated specialty area with support from a Group Leader, while taking responsibility for behavior management and classroom maintenance.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of experience teaching or facilitating groups, a high school diploma, and coursework in education or youth development. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.