COMPASS After-School Assistant Teacher

Work Locations: COMPASS Programs -

Spring Creek Community School - 1065 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11239

Hours: Part Time - Hourly 20 - 25 hours per week; Must have regular availability during the school year - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 2:15 pm - 6:00 pm; Wednesdays 12:30pm to 6:00pm. Holiday camp from 8am-6pm for 13 days per school year when DOE is closed.

Fully in-person, no remote work offered

Salary Range: $20.00/hour - $20.00/hour

Position Summary:

Education and Youth Development programs provide after-school learning

opportunities to middle school children. During the school year, we offer homework help, enrichment

programs and activities from 2:15 pm - 6:00 pm, and on Wednesdays from 12:30pm to 6:00pm. Teachers for the enrichment program are expected to

lead a class of 20-30 students daily. We open and run holiday camp from 8am-6pm for 13 days per school

year when DOE is closed.

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 20-30 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:

• 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
• Current or former assistant teacher preferred
• Background in STEAM, visual, performing arts or sports coaching a plus.
• Computer savvy in applications, video conferencing, and responding to emails preferred.

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