Afterschool Teacher - PS 284

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Teacher - Afterschool -

Location : PS 284 The Gregory Jocko Jackson School, 213 Osborn Street 11212

Reports to : Program Director

Hours : Part Time - Hourly; During the school year - Monday - Friday 2 : 15 pm - 6 : 00 pm. Holiday camp from 8 : 00am - 6 : 00pm for 13 days per school year when DOE is closed.

Salary Range : $25 - $25 per hour

Position Summary : Education and Youth Development programs provide after-school learning opportunities to Elementary school children.

During the school year, we offer homework help, enrichment programs and activities from 2 : 15 pm - 6 : 00 pm. Teachers for the enrichment program are expected to lead a class of 20-30 students daily.

We open and run holiday camp from 8am-6pm for 13 days per school year when DOE is closed.

Responsibilities :

• Implement hands-on multi-sensory and project-based lessons and activities to children, which are provided in the context of academically stimulating lessons based on the thematic curriculum.
• Submit lesson plans to the program site director and Education Specialist for approval according to submission schedule.
• Plan lessons for field trips related to thematic curriculum and provide supervision to students during field trips.
• Participate in curriculum and other professional development trainings as required.
• Use creative / innovative teaching strategies that enhance and encourage an increase in literacy skills, social-emotional learning, arts, and STEM.
• Work with the program site director and other staff to develop and plan culminating event presentations that will showcase learning and creativity.
• Engage and communicate with parents and families as required by the site director.
• Provided effective supervision to 20 students during classroom activities and transitions.
• Monitor authorized parent / guardian pick up of children.
• Direct and work with assistant teacher.
• Participate in agency-wide groups and meetings as required
• Assist with development of funding proposals as needed
• Other tasks as may be required.

Qualifications Required :

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree in Education field a plus.
• Experience working with children and youth; must enjoy working with children.
• Must be flexible to work across all afterschool programs to provide coverage when needed.
• Computer savvy in applications, video conferencing, and responding to emails.
• Background check with NYC and NYS Department of Health and NYC Department of Education
• Current or former licensed teacher a plus.
• Background in visual, performing arts or sports coaching a plus.

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities