Instructor at PS 165 - Brooklyn, NY

NIA COMMUNITY SERVICES NETWORK INC•New York, NY

10d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher/Instructor plans and leads structured activities in a particular specialty area, with assistance from a Group Leader or another staff member. The Instructor works in partnership with Group Leaders and is the lead staff member responsible for behavior management and classroom maintenance. The Instructor serves as NIA’s main point of contact for day-to-day program operations. The position is part time at PS 165 in Brooklyn, New York. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The listed pay range is $23.00 to $30.00 per hour.

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
One year of elementary education experience preferred.
One year of instructor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Report concerns about participant 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 assigned participants are properly supervised at all times.
Verify a participant’s identity before dismissing them to a guardian approved 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.
Perform assigned activities, transitions, snack periods, and dismissal.
Use positive behavior management with the assigned group.
Maintain group organization and manage the group effectively.
Plan and lead structured activities in a specialty area.
Serve as NIA’s main point of contact for day-to-day program operations.
Lead behavior management and classroom maintenance in partnership with Group Leaders.