Teacher- Ps 149

**COMPASS After-School Teacher Job Description**

Position: After-school Teacher

Program/Department: Education and Youth Development Division

Reports to: Program Director

Work Location: COMPASS - PS 149 - The Danny Kaye School, 700 Sutter Avenue 11207

Hours: Part Time Program hours: 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.

Salary Range: $25.00/hour - $25.00/hour

Position Summary: Compass programs provide after-school learning opportunities to elementary and middle 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. These are positions that are based at a central school but expected to float across various schools as needed for coverage.

**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, and STEAM.
- 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 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.
- Background check with NYC and NYS Department of Health and NYC Department of Education
- **BCS requires that all employees entering the workplace be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption is granted as a medical or religious accommodation.**

**Qualifications Preferred**:

- Current or former licensed teacher. 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