Teacher - Afterschool Enrichment

Salary Range: $52.00/hour

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Afterschool Teacher is responsible for leading instruction for students during the afterschool program. The teacher is responsible for curriculum implementation, and must be a reliable, patient individual with excellent classroom management skills.

Essential Duties:

• The Afterschool Teacher will be expected to do the following:
• Lead instruction 3-5 days a week for approximately 65 minutes each day in individual tutoring and/ or small group setting.
• Implement all curriculum and instruction.
• Facilitate and inspire projects promoting youth ideas, expressions and creativity. Assist Academic Enrichment Facilitators in the development of themes and project-based learning topics and align with the school's curriculum and themes inquiry.
• Be a positive role model for children and serve as a positive role model for youth.
• Interact, engage and maintain open communication with parents to enable a better understanding of youth needs and to help parents with home-school projects.
• Assist the Program Director as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education (Elementary, Secondary, or Special Education),
• NYS certified teacher
• Experience working with children and /or families.
• Experience and knowledge in curricula development and Common Core State Standards.

Key Competencies

• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).
• Bilingual/English Spanish a plus.
• A demonstrated ability to motivate, stimulate and challenge students to commit, participate, and remain engaged throughout the program.
• All members must be approved to work in DOE school as determined by Department of Health and/or Department of Education through an FBI criminal background check.
• Available 3:00-6:00pm