After School STEM Instructor @ BUGS - Brooklyn, NY
About The Position
The Teacher/Instructor plans and leads structured activities in a particular specialty area, with assistance from a Group Leader or fellow staff member. In partnership with Group Leaders, the Instructor is the lead staff member responsible for behavior management and classroom maintenance. The role includes ensuring participant safety and supervision, preparing and conducting approved activities, following daily program procedures, and contributing to the program’s culminating event. The position is part-time, scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:20 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at one Brooklyn location.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of prior experience teaching or facilitating group activities with students.
- High school diploma required.
- College coursework in education or youth development is expected.
Nice To Haves
- Elementary education experience (1 year preferred).
- Instructor experience (1 year preferred).
- Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Report concerns about participants’ well-being to the immediate supervisor promptly and no later than the end of the day’s last activity.
- Seek immediate supervisor or emergency assistance when a participant is injured.
- Ensure proper supervision of assigned participants at all times.
- Verify a participant’s identity before dismissing them to an approved guardian listed on the enrollment form.
- Submit lesson plans by the specified due date and conduct activities according to approved plans.
- Submit NIA material requests for supervisor approval.
- Include an active role for the Group Leader in activity plans, including classroom management and activity preparation.
- Submit a plan for a culminating activity to be showcased at the program culminating event.
- Actively assist with activities led by specialists, subcontractors, and colleagues.
- Conduct assigned activities, transitions, snack period, and dismissal.
- Use positive behavior management with the assigned group at all times.
- Maintain group organization and manage the group effectively.
- Lead structured activities in the assigned specialty area and take responsibility for behavior management and classroom maintenance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
