Chess Instructor at PS 95 - Brooklyn, NY

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

Job summary

NIA Community Services Network seeks a part-time Teacher/Instructor to plan and lead structured activities in a specialty area, working with a Group Leader for support. You will be the lead staff member for behavior management and classroom maintenance at PS/IS 95 in Brooklyn.

Qualifications include at least 1 year of teaching or group activity experience, a high school diploma, and college coursework in education or youth development. Bilingual applicants 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 the areas of education, youth development is expected.
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead structured activities in a specialty area with the assistance of a Group Leader or fellow staff member.
• Maintain behavior management and classroom maintenance as the lead staff member.
• Ensure safety and supervision of participants at all times.
• Submit lesson plans and activity plans on schedule; include Group Leader in planning.

Skills

Teaching

Bilingual

Youth development

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in education/youth development

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: PS/IS 95 - Brooklyn, NY 11223Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $23.00 - $30.00 HourlyThe Teacher/Instructor is responsible for the planning and leading of structured activities in a particular specialty area. Activities will be led with the assistance of a Group Leader or fellow staff member. While Teachers/Instructors work in partnership with Group Leaders, they are the lead staff member responsible for behavior management and classroom maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Participant Safety

• 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

Activity Planning

• 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

Daily Procedures

• 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

QualificationsRequired Skills:

• At least 1 year of prior experience teaching or facilitating group activities with students
• High school diploma required
• College coursework in the areas of education, youth development is expected
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply

Education and Experience:

• Elementary Education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Instructor: 1 year (Preferred)

Education and Experience:

• Elementary Education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Instructor: 1 year (Preferred)

Job Type: Part-time

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 2:20m-5:30pm

Work Location: One location

NIA Community Services Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. NIA Community Services Network, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.