Lead Teacher - Summer Rising

Position Summary

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.

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 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.
• Provided 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.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelors Degree required, Bachelors 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.
• Background check with NYC and NYS Department of Health and NYC Department of Education

Qualifications Preferred

• Current or former licensed teacher.
• Background in visual, performing arts or sports coaching a plus.

Pay

$25/hour - $25/hour

Schedule

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

Department

Afterschool Programming

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Equal Opportunity Employer

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