Lead Teacher Afterschool - MS 409

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service (inc) is seeking a part-time Education Assistant to support after-school programs at MS 409 - East New York Family Academy in Brooklyn. The role runs 2:15 pm–6:00 pm on weekdays during the school year and includes holiday camp coverage when DOE is closed, with pay at $25 per hour.

Responsibilities include delivering hands-on lessons, supervising 20 students, and communicating with families, while assisting with curriculum development and event planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Education a plus.
• Experience working with children and youth; must enjoy working with children.
• Must be flexible to work across all after-school programs.
• Computer savvy in applications, video conferencing, and responding to emails.
• Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Implement hands-on multi-sensory and project-based lessons and activities for 20–30 students.
• Submit lesson plans to program site director and Education Specialist for approval.
• Plan lessons for field trips related to the curriculum and supervise students during trips.
• Participate in curriculum and professional development trainings as required.
• Use creative teaching strategies to enhance literacy, SEL, arts, and STEM.
• Develop and plan culminating event presentations with staff.

Skills

Child interaction

Experience with children

Flexibility

Computer literacy

Background checks

Parental communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Education preferred)

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Video conferencing

Email

Job description

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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