Assistant Teacher - Afterschool PS

Position: Assistant Teacher - After school PS 149
After school Assistant Teacher

Reports to:

Program Director

Location:

PS 149 Danny Kaye ELM School, 700 Sutter Avenue , Brooklyn, NY 11207

Hours:

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

Fully in-person, no remote work offered

Salary Range: $20.00/hour - $20.00/hour

Positions available September 8.

Position Summary:

Compass programs provide after-school learning opportunities to elementary school children. During the school year, we offer homework help, enrichment programs and STEAM/SEL activities from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. We are open and run holiday camps from 8am-6pm for 13 days per school year when DOE is closed, and throughout the summer. These are positions that are based at a central school but expected to float across various schools as needed for coverage.

Responsibilities:

* Work with the lead teacher to 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.

* Work with the lead teacher to plan lessons related to field trips and help provide supervision to students during field trips.

* Participate in curriculum and other professional development trainings as required.

* Working under the supervision of the lead teacher and site director, use creative / innovative teaching strategies that enhance and encourage an increase in literacy skills, social-emotional learning, and STEAM.

* Work with the lead teacher to develop and plan culminating event activities that will showcase learning and creativity.

* Engage and communicate with parents and families as required by the site director.

* Provided effective supervision for up to 20 students during classroom activities and transitions.

* Monitor authorized parent / guardian pick up of children.

* Assist the lead teacher with preparation of activities and materials for the daily schedule.

* Participate in agency-wide groups and meetings as required

* Assist with development of funding proposals as needed

* Other tasks as may be required.

Qualifications:

* High School Diploma required. Some college preferred.

* Experience working with youth in an after school or summer camp environment.

* Must be flexible to work across all after school programs to provide coverage when needed.

* Must enjoy working with children

* Current or former assistant teacher preferred

* Background in STEAM, visual, performing arts or sports coaching a plus.

* Computer savvy in applications, video conferencing, and responding to emails preferred.

* Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OCFS/DOH

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