What are the responsibilities and job description for the Afterschool Lead or Assistant Teacher position at 82nd Street Academics?
82nd Street Academics seeks part-time Instructors for our after-school program located in The Renaissance Charter School (TRCS) for the 2024-2025 School Year. The participants in the program are about 170 students in the 5th to 10th grades. Our Brand Promise to the students will be to "equip leaders with the tools to succeed". The goal of our program is to provide the academic and social support needed to help students develop the skills required to successfully complete their secondary and collegiate education. We achieve these goals by providing a holistic program that includes homework assistance, art, dance, cooking, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) activities, fitness, leadership activities, goal-setting, and college exploration. This program is funded by the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and is governed by a strong partnership with the host school.
The work hours of this position are Mondays- Friday 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm. There are bi-weekly meetings and professional developments that may occur outside of these hours.
Pay rate: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour depending on previous experience and related education.
Major Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Provide leadership on a day-to-day basis for a class of 10-15 middle school students and maintain student retention whether instruction is remotely or in-person. Instructors are representatives of our agency in the school and are responsible for maintaining the culture of the school in the afternoon.
- Create lesson plans in advance of implementation ensuring that they are age appropriate and coincide with the goals of the program and our stakeholders. Much of our planning is based on college exploration, STEM, and social-emotional learning activities. Staff will work as a team to provide activities and experiences that increase students' awareness of both the high school and college application process and what options are available to them. We will work together to promote a college-attending environment among students as well as support them in increasing their social-emotional and self-awareness.
- Adhere to all protocols to deliver remote and/or in-person instruction effectively to maintain a safe environment for all. Cleaning student materials at the start and finish of your shift is required.
- Instructors are a role model for our students. Everyone on our team must be outstanding in adhering to remote and in-person policies on attendance and punctuality, dress code, and setting a tone of respect in interactions with students, colleagues, parents, and TRCS staff members.
- Communicate with parents when there is a concern that must be resolved and provide excellent customer service and a professional, caring demeanor in-person, by phone, or by email.
- Be flexible and able to adapt to last-minute changes considering current day-to-day changes.
Education and Experience:
- Study plan toward college graduation with a BA (minimum).
- At least one year of experience working with the School-Age group in a professional setting (Middle School/High School preferred).
- Commitment to the program through the end of June is a non-negotiable requirement.
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.
Demonstrated Abilities:
- Knowledge of best practices in working with children in an extracurricular setting.
- Strong communication abilities in one-on-one meetings and in group settings.
- Takes personal accountability for the program outcomes and takes initiative to implement positive change in the face of challenges.
Interested and qualified candidates should respond to this posting with their cover letter and resume. Any attachments should be in PDF or MS Word format. Please include the title of this position in the subject line of your email. For more information about our organization please visit our website at www.82ndst.com.
Only apply if you are available Mondays 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm and Tuesday - Friday 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Job Type: Part-time.
Salary : $18 - $19
