Assistant Teacher Afterschool - AFYW

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Reports to:
Program Director
Academy for Young Writers - 1065 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11239
Hours:
Part Time - Hourly;
During the school year - Monday through Friday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Holiday camp from 8:00am - 6:00pm for 13 days per school year when DOE is closed.
Fully in-person, no remote work offered
Positions available September 8.

Position Summary: Compass programs provide after-school learning opportunities to elementary 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.

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 for up 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:

• High School Diploma required. Some college preferred.
• Experience working with youth in an after school or summer camp environment.
• Must be flexible to work across all after school programs to provide coverage when needed.
• Must enjoy working with children
• 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.
• Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OCFS/DOH

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