Lead Teacher - Floater PS 149

About the Role

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. Teachers for the enrichment program are expected to lead a class of 20–30 students daily. Holiday camp runs from 8:00 am–6:00 pm for 13 days per school year when the DOE is closed.

Schedule

Part-time, hourly. During the school year: Monday–Friday, 2:15 pm–6:00 pm. Holiday camp: 8:00 am–6:00 pm for 13 days per school year when the DOE is closed.

Pay

$25–$25 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Implement hands-on, multi-sensory, and project-based lessons and activities to children, 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 the thematic curriculum and provide supervision to students during field trips.
• Participate in curriculum and other professional development trainings as required.
• Use creative and 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.
• Provide 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

• 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 or performing arts or sports coaching a plus.