Algebra I Instructor

Bank Street College of Education

107d • $40 - $50

About The Position

Liberty LEADS seeks qualified High School experience teachers for our 2024-25 after school programs. We are seeking energetic instructors to prepare students in passing their Algebra I, Algebra II and Trigonometry class and New York State Regent exams. With the guidance of program high school advisors, instructors will work to develop a curriculum for the program that will help students successfully master the skills necessary in the given class. Instructors must have experience engaging students in person or using Zoom. Instructors must make a subject which may be inherently not exciting, exciting or at the very least interesting in a continued attempt to engage all students. If circumstances dictate that we move to remote classes, instructors must appear on camera at all times and persuade students to communicate and participate in the same way. Instructors are expected to deliver a final project to showcase during our end of year celebration.

Requirements

• NYS Teacher Certification or professional proficiency in content area preferred
• Special Education teachers strongly urged to apply
• Must possess strong communication skills and knowledge of group development
• Experience working with high school youth and knowledge of child development
• Experience teaching classes using Zoom platform preferred
• Reliable Wifi and computer access

Responsibilities

• Create, adapt and implement curriculum for groups of 10 students online or up to 25 students in person.
• Engage students and modify curriculum according to needs of students and the medium being used with assistance from Liberty LEADS advisors.
• If circumstances require us to switch to online classes, Instructors must have reliable wifi and computers and must have cameras on at all times and appear on camera in order to persuade students to communicate and participate in the same way.
• Manage in person and remote classrooms using positive behavior management strategies.
• Meet regularly with the Liberty LEADS Middle School Coordinator for supervision and debriefing.
• Prepare presentation with students for ‘end of year’ celebration.
• Provide lesson plans to the supervisor one week in advance for approval.

Benefits

• Part Time Hourly Paid
• Pay rate range: $40 - $50 per hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree