Lead Teacher - COMPASS - PS 306

Reports to: Program Director

Work Location: COMPASS - PS 306- 970 Vermont Street Brooklyn, NY 11207

Hours: Part Time Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Availability for holiday camps held from 8am-6pm for 13 days per school year when DOE is closed, and throughout the summer.

Salary Range: $25/hour - $25/hour

Program Summary: Compass programs provide after-school learning opportunities to elementary and 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:

• 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, 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 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
• Other tasks as may be required.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, ** Bachelor’s Degree in Education field a plus.
• Current or former licensed teacher and/or a background in visual, performing arts or sports coaching a plus PREFERRED.
• 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

*Note: On a case-by-case basis, exceptions may be made for candidates lacking a bachelor’s degree who meet one of the following qualifications:

1. possess at least 3 years’ experience working in a key educational role with DOE with confirmed verification of this experience and ability from the principal of the associated school

2. have earned at least 30 credits in childhood education at an accredited college or university

3. have earned at least 90 credits at an accredited college or university and at least 5 years of teaching experience

• BCS requires that all employees entering the workplace be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption is granted as a medical or religious accommodation.

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