After School Teacher - Head Start

Bank Street College of Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bank Street College of Education in New York City seeks an After-school Teacher to provide education and care in an after-school program.

You will develop a comprehensive curriculum, plan daily activities, supervise children, and coordinate with parents and staff to create a safe, engaging learning environment. This part-time role emphasizes teamwork, health and safety, and guiding each child's development in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Experience with preschool children in a child care setting preferred.
• Ability to collaborate as part of a team and work with individuals, small groups, and the whole class.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive curriculum and plan daily activities.
• Interact with parents and staff to create a safe, engaging learning environment.
• Ensure health, safety and well-being of children with close supervision.
• Promote exploration, creativity and discovery to support development.
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom and prepare materials as needed.
• Follow Bank Street College and NYC guidelines; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Willingness to collaborate

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

After-school Teacher

After-school teachers are responsible for the education and care of children in an after-school program. Their duties include developing a comprehensive curriculum and planning daily activities. They also interact with parents and other staff members to create a safe and fun learning environment for children. Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of children during all activities. Promote exploration, creativity, and discovery and stimulate each child's individual development. Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment. Work cooperatively with other teachersPreparing materials and maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment. Ensure that all Bank Street College, New York City Department of Health/Bureau of Day Care, and New York City Department of Education, CACFP guidelines followed. Other duties as assigned by Director

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or general equivalency diploma required
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Experience working with preschool children in a child care setting and managing a classroom preferred
• Willingness to collaborate and work as part of a team, as well as develop skills in working with individual children, small groups, and the whole class
• Strong interpersonal skills

Hours: 3:00-5:30 P.M. Monday-Friday

Position is part time: up to 14 hours per week

Pay: $19.2/Hr

ABOUT US

Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families. Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children. At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.