Part Time After School Instructor

About the role

International School of Brooklyn (ISB) is an independent, non-profit school that is known for its innovative and robust PreK-3 to 8th Grade Spanish and French language immersion program and International baccalaureate curriculum. The ISB learning experience is driven by six core values: inquiry-based learning, diversity, global curriculum, language immersion, community, and international mindedness. Dedication to these values enables ISB to develop each student's creativity, critical thinking, global citizenship, and intercultural understanding. ISB also has an After School inquiry-based program that seeks to infuse students’ after-school experience with exploration and inquiry. As an after-school instructor, candidates should bring enthusiasm for working with young children with enthusiasm and ingenuity. Being an after-school instructor at ISB is an exhilarating experience that requires the capacity to engage with students in differing settings, including free play, group activities, and homework help.

Responsibilities

• Be a fully reliable, collaborative, and resourceful presence for the general operation of the classroom
• Be actively involved in observing and interacting with students during work and play times and lead small group learning activities
• Take care of the general upkeep of the learning environment
• Demonstrate initiative in supporting the needs of the classroom
• Plan and supervise the daily activities of the assigned group, including leading small group activities and game
• Assist students with homework as necessary (in Grades 1-5)
• Establish and maintain positive communication with faculty, staff, children and families
• Prepare and serve snacks to students
• Escort students to and from enrichment classes
• Keep rooms and spaces clean, organized, and stocked
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)
• Compose a monthly newsletter including written descriptions and pictures documenting program activities
• Attend all professional development, planning, and program staff meetings
• In addition, there are Team meetings with mandatory attendance.

Requirements

• Candidates should have 2 years’ experience leading groups of 20 or more students of varying ages
• Ability to work with a range of students aged 3yrs to 12yrs to complete tasks such as homework and manage conflict resolution
• After School Instructors must be flexible with leading and supporting, to ensure a strong group dynamic
• Candidates should enjoy a collaborative work setting

Skills

• Strong communication and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Strong preference given to candidates with fluency in English and French
• Enthusiasm for working with young children
• Ingenuity

Pay

$23.50/hour

Schedule

Part-time Aftercare Instructor positions are Monday through Friday from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for ISB’s full benefits package.