Creative Writing + Book Making Instructor at PS 95 - Brooklyn, NY

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

Job summary

NIA Community Services Network, Inc. is seeking a part-time Teacher/Instructor for PS/IS 95 in Brooklyn, NY. The role leads structured activities in a designated specialty area with support from a Group Leader, while taking responsibility for behavior management and classroom maintenance.

Applicants should have at least 1 year of experience teaching or facilitating groups, a high school diploma, and coursework in education or youth development. Bilingual candidates 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 education or youth development is expected.
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Elementary Education: 1 year (Preferred).
• Instructor: 1 year (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in education/youth development

Elementary Education: 1 year

Instructor: 1 year

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.