What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Teacher - Floater PS 21 position at Brooklyn Community Services?
Position: Lead Teacher - Afterschool
Location: PS 21 (3190-40300) – Crispus Attucks High School 180 Chauncey Street, 11233Reports 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
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.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications 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 afterschool programs to provide coverage when needed.
- Computer savvy in applications, video conferencing, and responding to emails.
- 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
Salary : $25