Assistant Teacher Afterschool - PS 284

inc•Brooklyn, NY

14d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Compass programs provide after-school learning opportunities to elementary school children. During the school year, we offer homework help, enrichment programs and STEAM/SEL activities from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. We are open and run holiday camps from 8am-6pm for 13 days per school year when DOE is closed, and throughout the summer. These are positions that are based at a central school but expected to float across various schools as needed for coverage.

Requirements

High School Diploma required. Some college preferred.
Experience working with youth in an after school or summer camp environment.
Must be flexible to work across all afterschool programs to provide coverage when needed.
Must enjoy working with children
Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OCFS/DOH

Nice To Haves

Current or former assistant teacher preferred
Background in STEAM, visual, performing arts or sports coaching a plus.
Computer savvy in applications, video conferencing, and responding to emails preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with the lead teacher to 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.
Work with the lead teacher to plan lessons related to field trips and help provide supervision to students during field trips.
Participate in curriculum and other professional development trainings as required.
Working under the supervision of the lead teacher and site director, use creative / innovative teaching strategies that enhance and encourage an increase in literacy skills, social-emotional learning, and STEAM.
Work with the lead teacher to develop and plan culminating event activities that will showcase learning and creativity.
Engage and communicate with parents and families as required by the site director.
Provided effective supervision for up to 20 students during classroom activities and transitions.
Monitor authorized parent / guardian pick up of children.
Assist the lead teacher with preparation of activities and materials for the daily schedule.
Participate in agency-wide groups and meetings as required
Assist with development of funding proposals as needed
Other tasks as may be required.