Lead Teacher Afterschool - PS 156

Brooklyn Community Services•Brooklyn - Brownsville, NY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher provides after-school learning opportunities for elementary school children at PS 156 – The Waverly School of the Arts. During the school year, the program offers homework help, enrichment programs, and activities from 2:15 pm to 6:00 pm. The teacher leads an enrichment class of 20–30 students each day. When the Department of Education is closed, the program also operates holiday camp from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm for 13 days per school year. This is an hourly, part-time position. The Lead Teacher reports to the Program Director and works with the program site director, Education Specialist, assistant teacher, other staff, students, and families.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience working with children and youth; must enjoy working with children.
Flexibility to work across all after-school programs to provide coverage when needed.
Computer savvy, including applications, video conferencing, and responding to emails.
Must undergo pre-employment screenings, such as 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, project-based lessons and activities within an academically stimulating thematic curriculum.
Submit lesson plans to the program site director and Education Specialist 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 required professional development trainings.
Use creative and innovative teaching strategies to encourage literacy, social-emotional learning, arts, and STEM skills.
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.
Effectively supervise 20 students during classroom activities and transitions.
Monitor authorized parent or guardian pick-up of children.
Direct and work with the assistant teacher.
Participate in agency-wide groups and meetings as required.
Assist with developing funding proposals as needed.
Perform other tasks as required.