COMPASS After-School Assistant Teacher Job Description
Position: After-School Assistant Teacher
Program/Department: Education and Youth Development Division
Reports to: Program Director
Work Location: COMPASS - PS 149 – Danny Kaye, 700 Sutter Avenue 11207
Hours: Part Time 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.
Salary Range: $20/hour - $20/hour
Position 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:
- Work with the lead teacher to 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.
- Work with the lead teacher to plan lessons related to field trips and help provide supervision to students during field trips.
- Participate in curriculum and other professional development trainings as required.
- Working under the supervision of the lead teacher and site director, use creative / innovative teaching strategies that enhance and encourage an increase in literacy skills, social-emotional learning, and STEAM.
- Work with the lead teacher to develop and plan culminating event activities 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.
- Assist the lead teacher with preparation of activities and materials for the daily schedule.
- 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:
- High School Diploma required. Some college preferred.
- Experience working with youth in an afterschool or summer camp environment.
- Must be flexible to work across all afterschool programs to provide coverage when needed.
- Must enjoy working with children and able to pass a background check with NYC and NYS Department of Health and NYC Department of Education
Qualifications Preferred:
- Current or former assistant teacher. Background in STEAM, visual, performing arts or sports coaching a plus. Computer savvy in applications, video conferencing, and responding to emails.
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