Instructor at PS 222 - Brooklyn, NY

NIA COMMUNITY SERVICES NETWORK INC•New York, NY

22d•$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 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 participant supervision and safety, activity planning and delivery, and daily group procedures at PS 222 in Brooklyn, New York. The position is part-time, scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:20 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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 regarding 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.
Properly supervise assigned participants at all times.
Verify a participant's identity before dismissal to an approved guardian listed on the enrollment form.
Submit lesson plans for each activity 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.
Assist with activities led by specialists, subcontractors, and colleagues.
Conduct assigned activities, transitions, snack periods, and dismissal.
Use positive behavior management with the assigned group and maintain group organization and effective group management.
Lead structured activities in the assigned specialty area and maintain classroom conditions.