40401 Village Academy - SONYC - Instructor
About The Position
The Teacher plans and delivers high-quality enrichment programming for youth participants. Applying the training of a New York State certified teacher, the role builds engaging lessons, supports participants’ academic and social growth, and models strong instructional practice for colleagues. The Teacher works within an assigned enrichment area to design project-based curriculum using the agency’s required template and structure. The role has no supervisory authority. The position is performed primarily in school and program environments with normal heating and cooling. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit for long periods, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, reach, balance, stoop, talk, and hear, and may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Education or a related field.
- Valid New York State teaching certification.
- Experience planning and delivering instruction to elementary- and/or middle-school-aged youth.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
- Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines, and multitask.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in afterschool or youth development programming.
- Bilingual ability in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, or other languages depending on client needs.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate enrichment lessons and activities within an assigned subject or specialization.
- Develop and adapt lesson plans, materials, and supplies to meet participants’ academic and developmental needs.
- Implement positive behavior management strategies, including setting clear expectations, verbal acknowledgment, and consistent follow-through.
- Track participants’ academic and social progress using required agency curriculum forms and tools.
- Assist students with homework assignments as needed.
- Maintain responsibility for children’s health, safety, and wellbeing at all times.
- Report behavioral concerns or incidents to the Program Director or another designated supervisor.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with participants, families, school faculty, and Child Center colleagues.
- Support program events and functions, including showcases, exhibits, productions, and culminating activities.
- Model effective teaching practices and serve as an instructional resource for colleagues.
- Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions.
- Maintain regular, consistent, and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures.
- Perform work safely and successfully, including meeting productivity standards.
- Maintain understanding of the principles, methods, and processes needed to perform the job; attend assigned meetings, seminars, and in-service training.
- Complete work accurately, neatly, thoroughly, and by established deadlines.
- Follow departmental policies and procedures, maintain strict confidentiality, and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
- Perform other related duties and follow other instructions as assigned by a supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
