<p>Position: Lead Teacher - Afterschool</p> <p>Location: PS 189 - The Bilingual Center, 1100 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 11212</p> <p>Reports to: Program Director</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Salary Range: $25 - $25 per hour</p> <p>Positions available mid-August 2025</p> <p>Position Summary: Education and Youth Development programs provide after-school learning opportunities to elementary 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.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Submit lesson plans to the program site director and Education Specialist for approval according to submission schedule. </li><li>Plan lessons for field trips related to thematic curriculum and provide supervision to students during field trips. </li><li>Participate in curriculum and other professional development trainings as required. </li><li>Use creative / innovative teaching strategies that enhance and encourage an increase in literacy skills, social-emotional learning, arts, and STEM. </li><li>Work with the program site director and other staff to develop and plan culminating event presentations that will showcase learning and creativity. </li><li>Engage and communicate with parents and families as required by the site director. </li><li>Provided effective supervision to 20 students during classroom activities and transitions. </li><li>Monitor authorized parent / guardian pick up of children. </li><li>Direct and work with assistant teacher. </li><li>Participate in agency-wide groups and meetings as required </li><li>Assist with development of funding proposals as needed </li><li>Other tasks as may be required. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications Required:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelors Degree required, Bachelors Degree in Education field a plus. </li><li>Experience working with children and youth; must enjoy working with children. </li><li>Must be flexible to work across all afterschool programs to provide coverage when needed. </li><li>Computer savvy in applications, video conferencing, and responding to emails. </li><li>Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OCFS/DOH </li><li>Current or former licensed teacher a plus. </li><li>Background in visual, performing arts or sports coaching a plus. </li></ul> <p>BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities</p>