Lead Teacher Jobs

About The Position

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.