Lead Teacher Afterschool - MS 409

Wearebcs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Wearebcs seeks a Lead Teacher for after-school programs at MS 409 – East New York Family Academy in Brooklyn, NY. Hours are part-time, 2:15 pm–6:00 pm, with holiday camp coverage when DOE is closed. Salary is $25 per hour.

The role involves leading 20–30 students daily, delivering hands-on lessons, and coordinating with staff and families to support literacy, SEL, arts, and STEM activities.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree; Education field a plus.
• Experience with children and youth; must enjoy working with kids.
• Flexibility to cover all afterschool programs as needed.
• Proficient with computers, video conferencing, and email.
• Must pass pre-employment screenings including background check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on, multi-sensory lessons within an age-appropriate curriculum.
• Submit lesson plans for approval per schedule.
• Plan field trips and supervise students during activities.
• Participate in curriculum development and trainings.
• Use creative teaching strategies to boost literacy, SEL, arts and STEM.
• Coordinate with site director and staff to plan culminating events.
• Engage with parents and families as required by the director.
• Supervise 20 students during classroom activities and transitions.
• Monitor pick-up by authorized guardians.
• Direct and work with an assistant teacher.
• Participate in agency meetings and groups as required.
• Assist with development of funding proposals as needed.
• Other tasks as may be required.

Skills

Experience with children

Adaptability

Computer skills

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Position: Lead Teacher - Afterschool

Location: MS 409 – East New York Family Academy, 760 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Reports to: Program Director

Hours: Part Time - Hourly; During the school year Monday - Friday 2:15 pm - 6:00 pm. Holiday camp from 8:00am - 6:00pm for 13 days per school year when DOE is closed.

Salary Range: $25 - $25 per hour

Position Summary:

Education and Youth Development programs provide after-school learning opportunities to Middle School children. During the school year, we offer homework help, enrichment programs and activities from 2:15 pm - 6:00 pm. Teachers for the enrichment program are expected to lead a class of 20-30 students daily. We open and run holiday camp from 8am-6pm for 13 days per school year when DOE is closed.

Responsibilities:

• - 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 to the program site director and Education Specialist for approval according to submission schedule.


• - 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.


• - Use creative / innovative teaching strategies that enhance and encourage an increase in literacy skills, social-emotional learning, arts, and STEM.


• - Work with the program site director and other staff 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.


• - Direct and work with assistant teacher.


• - Participate in agency-wide groups and meetings as required


• - Assist with development of funding proposals as needed


• - Other tasks as may be required.

Qualifications Required:

• - Bachelor’s Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree in Education field a plus.


• - Experience working with children and youth; must enjoy working with children.


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


• - Computer savvy in applications, video conferencing, and responding to emails.


• - Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OCFS/DOH


• - Current or former licensed teacher a plus.


• - Background in visual, performing arts or sports coaching a plus.

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities