Position: Teacher - Afterschool

Location: PS 306 – The Ethan Allen School, 970 Vermont Avenue 11207

Reports to: Program Director

Hours: Part Time - Hourly; During the school year Monday - Friday 2:15 pm - 6:00 pm. Holiday camp from 8:00am - 6:00pm for 13 days per school year when DOE is closed.

Salary Range: $25 - $25 per hour

Position Summary: Education and Youth Development programs provide after-school learning opportunities to elementary school children. During the school year, we offer homework help, enrichment programs and activities from 2:15 pm - 6:00 pm. 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:

- 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, arts, and STEM.

- 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

- Assist with development of funding proposals as needed

- Other tasks as may be required.

Qualifications Required:

- Bachelor’s Degree required, Bachelor’s 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

- Current or former licensed teacher a plus.

- Background in visual, performing arts or sports coaching a plus.

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