Teacher Assistant - Summer Rising Programs

Brooklyn Community Services

New York, NY, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Job Description

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 15th at these sites:

PS 40 George W. Carver - 265 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233
P.S. 202 Ernest S. Jenkyns, 982 Hegeman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208
PS/IS 323 - 210 Chester Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212
P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente - 557 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
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 15, 2025. 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