COMPASS After-School Assistant Teacher Job Description

Work Location: COMPASS – PS 149 – Danny Kaye, 700 Sutter Avenue 11207

Benefits:  Sick time based on # of hours worked; Employee Assistance Program; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; Financial  Coaching; Tax – free Commuter benefits; Credit Union Membership

Hours: Part Time 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.

Salary Range: $18/hour – $18/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:

• 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.