Position: Lead Teacher - Afterschool Location: PS 156 – The Waverly School of the Arts, 104 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn 11212 Reports to: Program Director 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. Salary Range: $25 - $25 per hour 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. 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 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. - Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OCFS/DOH - 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