After School Teacher

New York Child Growth & Development Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Joy Tutoring Center in New York City seeks dedicated K-8 teachers for its in-person afterschool program. You will plan daily lessons, foster an inclusive learning space, and track student progress while adjusting instruction to meet diverse needs.

Qualified candidates show teaching experience, strong English skills, and a passion for ELA and math education. Collaboration with staff and parents is essential to student success.

Qualifications

• Certified teachers or applicants with teaching experience are preferred.
• Legal eligibility to work in the U.S. and age 18+.
• Fluency in English required.
• Ability to develop curriculums and daily lesson plans.
• Prepare and follow daily lesson plans and give clear instructions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Empathy and understanding of individual student needs.
• 2+ years of K-8 teaching experience in diverse settings.
• Passion for ELA and math education.
• Willingness to work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure students learn in an inclusive, safe, respectful environment.
• Develop and enforce daily lesson plans for respective grades.
• Measure class pace and adjust curriculum accordingly.
• Track attendance, academic development and behavior in afterschool program.
• Identify individual abilities and tailor methods for each student.
• Communicate with parents when necessary.
• Coordinate extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Certified teachers

Teaching experience

Fluent in English

Curriculum planning

Daily lesson plans

Clear instruction

Communication skills

Student needs awareness

K-8 experience

ELA & Math passion

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Joy Tutoring Center is a private prep center providing in-person academic enrichment services to students from kindergarten to 8th grade. The K-8 program aims to help students build a strong foundation with the content just completed in school, and then prepare them for the Common Core curriculum and standardized exams topics they will encounter in the upcoming school year.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure that students are working in an inclusive, safe, and respectful environment
• Develop and enforce daily lesson plans for respective grades
• Be able to measure the pace of the class and adjust curriculum based on the level of the class
• Keep track of students’ attendance, academic development and behavior in the afterschool program
• Pinpoint each student’s individual abilities and methods to best work with them
• Communicate with parents when necessary
• Coordinate extra-curricular activities

Skills and Qualifications

• Certified teachers and applicants with teaching experience will be prioritized
• Must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Applicants must be fluent in English
• Ability to develop curriculums and daily lesson plans
• Ability to prepare and follow daily lesson plans and provide instructions to students
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Perceptive when working with students; capable of understanding individual student needs
• 2+ years of experience with K-8 aged students in diverse settings
• Passion for ELA and math education
• Willing to work in a collaborative environment