Project-Based After-School Literacy Instructor: 5th–6th

Bank Street College of Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Bank Street College of Education is seeking Literacy Instructors for 5th–8th grade after-school programs at 610 W 112th Street, New York, NY 10025. Classes run in-person Tuesday evenings, with the possibility of remote sessions via Zoom if needed.

Instructors will deliver project-based literacy curricula and final student projects for an end-of-year celebration. We require experience teaching literacy, strong communication skills, and willingness to adapt plans.

Qualifications

• NYS Teacher Certification or professional proficiency preferred.
• Experience engaging middle school students in literacy and writing.
• Ability to adapt curriculum for in-person and online formats.

Responsibilities

• Create, adapt and implement reading and writing curriculum for groups of 10 online or up to 25 in person for 5th–8th grade.
• Engage students and modify curriculum as needed with coordinator support.
• Maintain cameras on during remote classes and ensure active participation.
• Manage in-person and remote classrooms using positive behavior strategies.
• Meet regularly with the Middle School Coordinator for supervision and debriefing.
• Prepare end-of-year presentation with students and submit lesson plans in advance.

Skills

Reading instruction

Writing instruction

Curriculum design

Classroom management

Communication

Education

NYS Teacher Certification

Special Education background

Tools

Zoom

Job description

Bank Street College of Education is seeking Literacy Instructors for 5th–8th grade after-school programs at 610 W 112th Street, New York, NY 10025. Classes run in-person Tuesday evenings, with the possibility of remote sessions via Zoom if needed.

Instructors will deliver project-based literacy curricula and final student projects for an end-of-year celebration. We require experience teaching literacy, strong communication skills, and willingness to adapt plans.