Lead Teacher Afterschool - MS 409

Brooklyn Community Services•Brooklyn - East New York, NY

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Education and Youth Development programs provide after-school learning opportunities to middle school children through homework help, enrichment programs, and activities. The Lead Teacher leads an enrichment class of 20–30 students during the school year and supports holiday camp when the Department of Education is closed. The role is part-time and hourly, with school-year hours Monday through Friday from 2:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Holiday camp runs from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for 13 days per school year. The position is located at MS 409 – East New York Family Academy, 760 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207, and reports to the Program Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience working with children and youth; must enjoy working with children.
Flexibility to work across all afterschool programs to provide coverage when needed.
Computer proficiency with applications and video conferencing, and ability to respond to emails.
Must undergo pre-employment screenings, including the Criminal Background Check required by OCFS/DOH.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an education field.
Current or former licensed teacher.
Background in visual or performing arts, or sports coaching.

Responsibilities

Implement hands-on, multisensory, and project-based lessons and activities within academically stimulating lessons based on the thematic curriculum.
Submit lesson plans to the Program Site Director and Education Specialist for approval according to the submission schedule.
Plan field-trip lessons related to the thematic curriculum and supervise students during field trips.
Participate in curriculum and other professional development trainings as required.
Use creative and innovative teaching strategies to encourage literacy skills, social-emotional learning, arts, and STEM.
Work with the Program Site Director and other staff to develop and plan culminating event presentations showcasing student 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 or guardian pickup of children.
Direct and work with the Assistant Teacher.
Participate in agency-wide groups and meetings as required.
Assist with development of funding proposals as needed.
Perform other tasks as required.