Lead Teacher - Floater PS 21

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

Job summary

Wearebcs in New York City is seeking a Lead Teacher for Afterschool at PS 21 (Cripsus Attucks High School). This part-time, hourly role runs Monday–Friday 2:15 pm–6:00 pm, with holiday camp hours when DOE is closed.

You will lead a class of 20–30 students, implement hands-on lessons, submit plans, supervise field trips, and collaborate with staff to support literacy, SEL, arts, and STEM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field required.
• Experience working with children and youth; ability to engage classroom settings.
• Flexibility to cover across all afterschool programs when needed.
• Must be computer savvy with emails and virtual platforms.
• Current or former teaching license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement hands-on, multi-sensory, project-based lessons aligned to thematic curriculum.
• Submit lesson plans to program director for approval on schedule.
• Plan field trips related to curriculum and supervise students during trips.
• Participate in professional development trainings as required.
• Use innovative teaching methods to boost literacy, SEL, arts, and STEM.
• Collaborate with staff to plan culminating student presentations.
• Engage with parents and families as required by site director.
• Supervise 20 students during activities and transitions.
• Direct and work with assistant teacher and staff.
• Support agency-wide groups and funding proposals as needed.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Education

Experience with children

Flexible coverage

Video conferencing

Licensed teacher (plus)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Teaching license

Tools

Video conferencing

Job description

Position: Lead Teacher - Afterschool

Location: PS 21 (3190-40300) – Cripsus Attucks High School 180 Chauncey Street, 11233Reports 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 Elementary 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.
• - 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