After-School Assistant Teacher Job Description

Position: After-school assistant teacher

Reports to: Program director

Work Location: PS 284 – The Gregory “Jocko” Jackson School, 213 Osborn Street 11212
Salary Range: $18.00/hour - $18.00/hour

Hours: Part Time 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Assistant teachers for the enrichment program are expected to assist the lead teacher with a class of 20 students Monday through Friday for 3 hours daily. We open and run holiday camp from 8am-6pm for 13 days per school year when DOE is closed.

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 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm. Assistant teachers for the enrichment program are expected to assist the lead teacher with a class of 20 students Monday through Friday for 3 hours daily. We open and run holiday camp from 8am-6pm for 13 days per school year when DOE is closed.

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 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 Required:

• High School Diploma required. Some college preferred.

• Experience working with youth in an afterschool or summer camp environment.

• Must be flexible to work across all afterschool programs to provide coverage when needed.

• Must enjoy working with children and able to pass a background check with NYC and NYS Department of Health and NYC Department of Education

Qualifications Preferred:

• Current or former assistant teacher. Background in STEAM, visual, performing arts or sports coaching a plus. Computer savvy in applications, video conferencing, and responding to emails.

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