Assistant Teacher Afterschool - MS 409

After-School Assistant Teacher

Reports to: Program Director

MS 409 – East New York Family Academy, 760 Van Siclen Avenue 11207

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

Hours: Part Time - Hourly; During the school year - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2:15 pm - 6:00 pm; Wednesday 12:30 - 6:00pm. 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

Position Summary: Compass programs provide after-school learning opportunities to middle 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 afterschool 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.

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