Literacy Instructor at PS 38 - Staten Island, NY

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

Job summary

NIA Community Services Network is seeking a part-time Teacher/Instructor at PS 38R in Staten Island, NY. The role involves planning and leading structured activities in a specific area, with support from a Group Leader while taking the lead on behavior management and classroom upkeep.

Responsibilities include submitting lesson plans, ensuring student safety, daily supervision, and collaboration with specialists and colleagues.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead structured activities in a specialty area.
• Lead with a Group Leader; assume lead for behavior management and classroom upkeep.
• Submit lesson plans by due date and follow approved plans.
• Submit NIA material requests for approval by supervisor.
• Actively assist with activities led by specialists, subcontractors, and colleagues.

Skills

Teaching experience

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in education/youth development

Elementary Education: 1 year (Preferred)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: PS 38R - Staten Island, NY 10306Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $23.00 - $30.00 Hourly

The 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

Qualifications / Required 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)

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.