Lead Teacher - Summer Rising

Career Opportunities with Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service (inc)

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Temporary/Seasonal Full‑time or part‑time positions available from June 29 – August 15, 2026. Full and part‑time schedules available – program hours are Monday – Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm.

$25/hour – $25/hour

Education and Youth Development programs provide summer enrichment learning opportunities to elementary and middle school children. During the summer, we offer academic enhancement, enrichment programs, and STEAM activities from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. Teachers for the enrichment program are expected to lead a class of 20–30 students Monday through Friday for 8 hours daily. We are located inside of DOE school buildings and we partner with Summer Rising from July 5th through August 16th.

• 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 the 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 training as required.
• Use creative / innovative teaching strategies that enhance and encourage an increase in literacy skills, social‑emotional learning, and STEAM.
• 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.
• Provide effective supervision to 20–30 students during classroom activities and transitions.
• Monitor authorized parent / guardian pick up of children.
• Direct and work with an assistant teacher.
• Participate in agency‑wide group professional development and meetings as required.
• Other tasks 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.
• Background check with NYC and NYS Department of Health and NYC Department of Education.

Current or former licensed teacher. 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.