Teacher - Spring Creek Community School - Brooklyn Community Services

COMPASS After-School Teacher

Work Locations: 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.

Salary Range: $25 - $25 per 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 12:30p 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:

- 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 - 30 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