Lead Teacher - Floater PS 21

Brooklyn Community Services•Brooklyn - Stuyvesant Heights, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher supports an after-school learning program for elementary school children at PS 21, located at Crispus Attucks High School. During the school year, the program offers homework help, enrichment programs, and activities. Enrichment teachers lead a daily class of 20–30 students. The program also operates holiday camp from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for 13 days per school year when the Department of Education is closed. The Lead Teacher implements academically stimulating, thematic lessons and activities, supports students’ learning and development, supervises children, communicates with families, and works with program staff to plan learning experiences and presentations. The role reports to the Program Director and is part-time, hourly. The school-year schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; holiday camp hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The stated pay is $25 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience working with children and youth.
Must enjoy working with children.
Must be flexible to work across all after-school programs to provide coverage when needed.
Computer proficiency with applications and video conferencing, and ability to respond to emails.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Implement hands-on, multisensory, project-based lessons and activities 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 support literacy, social-emotional learning, arts, and STEM.
Work with the Program Site Director and other staff to develop and plan culminating event presentations showcasing students’ 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 the development of funding proposals as needed.
Perform other tasks as required.