Instructor for Tai Chi - For Adults at PS 247 - Brooklyn NY

NIA COMMUNITY SERVICES NETWORK INC•New York, NY

5d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher/Instructor is responsible for the planning and leading of structured activities in a particular specialty area. Activities will be led with the assistance of a Group Leader or fellow staff member. While Teachers/Instructors work in partnership with Group Leaders, they are the lead staff member responsible for behavior management and classroom maintenance.

Requirements

At least 1 year of prior experience teaching or facilitating group activities with students
High school diploma required
College coursework in the areas of education, youth development is expected

Nice To Haves

Elementary Education: 1 year (Preferred)
Instructor: 1 year (Preferred)
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Report all concerns regarding the well being of participants to immediate supervisor in a timely manner and no later than the conclusion of the last activity of each day
Seek immediate supervisor or emergency assistance when a participant is injured
Ensure proper supervision of assigned participants at all times
Verify identity before dismissing participants to approved guardian as listed on participant enrollment form
Submit lesson plans for each activity by specified due date, and conduct activity according to approved plans
Submit NIA material requests for approval by supervisor
Include an active role for Group Leader in activity plan, inclusive of classroom management and activity prep
Submit a plan for culminating activity to be showcased at the program culminating event
Actively assist with all activities being led by specialists, subcontractors, and/or colleagues
Perform assigned activity, transition, snack period, and dismissal
Use positive behavior management with assigned group at all times
Maintain group organization and manage group effectively