Assistant Teacher – Floater – MS 409

Brooklyn Community Services (Inc); New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Brooklyn Community Services (Inc) is seeking a part-time Floater Afterschool Assistant Teacher for the Education and Youth Development program. Work hours are 2:45 pm–6:00 pm, Monday–Friday, with holiday camp coverage when DOE is closed.

The position is in-person at MS 409 East New York Family Academy. You will support a lead teacher with a class of about 20 students, help plan and implement activities, supervise transitions, and communicate with families to foster a safe, engaging afterschool

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; some college preferred.
• Experience working with youth in afterschool or summer programs.
• Must be flexible to cover across all afterschool programs to provide coverage when needed.
• Pass background checks with NYC and NYS DOH and NYC DOE.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support and substitute coverage as needed.
• Assist lead teacher with lesson planning and activities.
• Supervise students during activities and transitions to maintain ratios.
• Engage with families and communicate student progress as directed.
• Participate in trainings and program meetings.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Classroom supervision

Parent communication

Education

High School Diploma

Some college

Job description

Position

Position Floater Afterschool Assistant Teacher Program ProgramDepartment Education and Youth Development Division Reports to Program Director

Work Location

MS 409 East New York Family Academy 760 Van Siclen Avenue 11207

Hours

Part Time Program hours are Monday Friday 245 pm 600 pm Holiday camp is held for 13 days per school year when DOE is closed from 800am 600pm

Salary Range

20hour 20hour

Position Summary

Brooklyn Community Services is one of Brooklyns first and largest non sectarian social services agencies BCS which presently serves more than 10000 individuals annually is committed to a broad and diverse range of services including education and child care; services to strengthen families; and services to foster self sufficiency for adults Education and Youth Development programs provide after school learning opportunities to elementary school children During the school year we offer homework help enrichment programs and activities from 245 pm 600 pm Assistant Teachers for the enrichment program are expected to assist with a class of approximately 20 students Monday through Friday for 3 hours daily We open and run holiday camp from 8am 6pm for 13 days per school year when DOE is closed This position is fully in person and does not offer any remote work

Responsibilities

• Provide additional support as needed including classroom substitute coverage behavioral support escorting children out of the classroom to maintain ratio


• Implement hands on multi sensory and project based lessons and activities to children which are provided in the context of academically stimulating lessons based on the thematic curriculum


• Submit lesson plans as assigned to the program site director and Education Specialist for approval according to the submission schedule


• Work with the lead teacher to plan lessons for field trips related to thematic curriculum and provide supervision to students during field trips


• Participate in curriculum and other professional development trainings as required


• Working under the supervision of the lead teachers and site director use creativeinnovative teaching strategies that enhance and encourage an increase in literacy skills social emotional learning and STEAM


• Work with the lead teacher to develop and plan culminating event presentations that will showcase learning and creativity


• Engage and communicate with parents and families as required by the site director


• Provided effective supervision to 20 students during classroom activities and transitions


• Monitor authorized parent guardian pick up of children


• Assist lead teachers with preparation of activities and materials for the daily schedule


• Participate in agency wide groups and meetings as required


• Assist with development of funding proposals as needed


• Other tasks may be required

Qualifications

Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma required


• Some college preferred


• Experience working with youth in an afterschool or summer camp environment


• Must be flexible to work across all afterschool programs to provide coverage when needed


• Must enjoy working with children and be able to pass a background check with NYC and NYS Department of Health and NYC Department of Education

Qualifications Preferred

• Current or former assistant teacher


• Background in STEAM visual performing arts or sports coaching a plus


• Computer savvy in applications video conferencing and responding to emails

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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