Lead Teacher Afterschool - Per Diem

Brooklyn Community Services • Brooklyn, NY

130d • $25 - $25

About The Position

The Afterschool Lead Teacher position is a per diem role responsible for providing after-school learning opportunities to elementary and middle school children in various Compass After School program locations in Brooklyn, NY. The program runs Monday through Friday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with additional holiday camp hours from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm for 13 days per school year when the Department of Education is closed. Teachers will lead classes of 20-30 students, implementing hands-on, multi-sensory, and project-based lessons that align with a thematic curriculum.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, Bachelor's Degree in Education field a plus.
• Experience working with children and youth; must enjoy working with children.
• Must be flexible to work across all afterschool programs to provide coverage when needed.
• Computer savvy in applications, video conferencing, and responding to emails.
• Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OCFS/DOH.
• Current or former licensed teacher a plus.
• Background in visual, performing arts or sports coaching a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Education field.
• Current or former licensed teacher.
• Background in visual, performing arts or sports coaching.

Responsibilities

• Implement hands-on multi-sensory and project-based lessons and activities to children, based on the thematic curriculum.
• Submit lesson plans to the program site director and Education Specialist for approval according to submission schedule.
• Plan lessons for field trips related to thematic curriculum and provide supervision to students during field trips.
• Participate in curriculum and other professional development trainings as required.
• Use creative/innovative teaching strategies that enhance literacy skills, social-emotional learning, arts, and STEM.
• Work with the program site director and other staff to develop and plan culminating event presentations that showcase learning and creativity.
• Engage and communicate with parents and families as required by the site director.
• Provide effective supervision to 20 students during classroom activities and transitions.
• Monitor authorized parent/guardian pick up of children.
• Direct and work with assistant teacher.
• Participate in agency-wide groups and meetings as required.
• Assist with development of funding proposals as needed.
• Other tasks as may be required.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees