Lead Teacher - Afterschool Middleschool - PS

Position: Lead Teacher - After school Middleschool - PS 189
Position:
Lead Teacher - After school

Location:

PS 189 - The Bilingual Center, 1100 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 11212

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

Positions available mid-August 2025

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. 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:

* Bachelors Degree required, Bachelors Degree in Education field a plus.

* Bi-lingual Spanish, Haitian Creole, or French preferred.

* Experience working with children and youth; must enjoy working with children.

* Must be flexible to work across all after school programs to provide coverage when needed.

* Computer savvy in applications, video conferencing, and responding to emails.

* Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OCFS/DOH

* 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