Assistant Teacher - Summer Rising Programs - Brooklyn Community Services
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
About the Job
Summer Program Assistant Teacher
Reports to: Program director
Work Locations: One of the following DOE school buildings sites. We partner with Summer Rising from July 1st through August 16th at these sites:
PS 40 George W. Carver - 265 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233
P.S. 224 Hale A. Woodruff, 757 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
PS/IS 323 - 210 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212
J.H.S. 292 Margaret S. Douglas - 301 Vermont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Academy of Arts and Letters - 344 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
P.S. 156 Waverly - 104 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Academy for Young Writers - 1065 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11239
Hours: Temporary Full-time or part-time positions available from July 1 - August 16, 2024. Full and Part-time schedules available - Program hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Salary Range: $20/hour - $20/hour
Position Summary: Education and Youth Development programs provide summer enrichment learning opportunities to elementary and middle school children. During the summer, we offer academic enhancement, enrichment programs, and STEAM activities from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. Teachers for the enrichment program are expected to lead a class of 20-30 students Monday through Friday for 8 hours daily. We are located inside of DOE school buildings and we partner with Summer Rising from July 5th through August 16th.
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.
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities