Lead Teacher Afterschool - AFYW

Position: Lead Teacher - Afterschool

Location: Academy for Young Writers - 1065 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11239

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

Positions available September 8.

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.

• 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