Lead Teacher - Afterschool PS

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

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

Positions available: mid-August 2025

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.

• 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.

• 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 after school programs to provide coverage when needed.
• Computer savvy in applications, video conferencing, and responding to emails.
• Must undergo pre‑employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OCFS/DOH.
• 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.