Assistant Teacher - Floater - MS 409

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

Job summary

Brooklyn Community Services is hiring a Floater Afterschool Assistant Teacher, Program for the Education and Youth Development Division. The role is located at MS 409 – East New York Family Academy, with in-person hours Monday through Friday from 2:45 pm to 6:00 pm and holiday camp days when DOE is closed.

The position requires a High School Diploma and experience with youth in afterschool or summer camps. You will support 20 students daily, help with lessons, and communicate with families under

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; some college preferred.
• Experience working with youth in afterschool or summer camp environment.
• Must be flexible to work across all afterschool programs to provide coverage when needed.
• Must pass background checks with NYC and NYS Department of Health and NYC Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support, substitute coverage, and behavioral support as needed.
• Assist with lesson planning and multi-sensory, project-based activities.
• Coordinate with lead teacher on field trips and supervision during activities.
• Engage families and monitor student transitions to maintain classroom ratio.

Education

High School Diploma; some college preferred

Job description

Floater Afterschool Assistant Teacher, Program

Program/Department

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 2:45 pm - 6:00 pm. Holiday camp is held for 13 days per school year when DOE is closed from 8:00am - 6:00pm .

This position is fully in-person and does not offer any remote work.

Salary Range: $20/hour - $20/hour

Position Summary

Brooklyn Community Services is one of Brooklyn’s first and largest non‑sectarian social services agencies. BCS, which presently serves more than 10,000 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 2:45 pm - 6:00 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.

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 creative/innovative 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 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. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.