COMPASS After-School Assistant Teacher

Benefits:  Sick Time based on # of hours worked; Employee Assistant Program; Credit Union Membership; Financial Coaching; Pre-Tax Commuter benefits

Work Location: PS 284 – The Gregory “Jocko” Jackson School, 213 Osborn Street 11212
Salary Range: $18.00/hour – $18.00/hour

Hours: Part Time 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Assistant teachers for the enrichment program are expected to assist the lead teacher with a class of 20 students Monday through Friday for 3 hours daily. We open and run holiday camp from 8am-6pm for 13 days per school year when DOE is closed.

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 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm. Assistant teachers for the enrichment program are expected to assist the lead teacher with a class of 20 students Monday through Friday for 3 hours daily. We open and run holiday camp from 8am-6pm for 13 days per school year when DOE is closed.

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.