Lead After School Teacher

Description:

Are you the next Bitty City Players Lead Afterschool Teacher?

• You are a gifted, experienced, positive and patient early childhood educator (ages 3-7).

• You are a collaborative and flexible team member and an excellent communicator.

• You are confident preparing and leading creative and enriching lessons.

• You have wonderful classroom management and behavioral management skills.

• You are organized, reliable, and motivated.

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If this describes you...Bitty City Players is looking for you! Come join us! This is a part-time position (see below) with competitive pay and flexible scheduling, located in the Vinegar Hill/Dumbo area of Brooklyn, NY.

You will be working in a supportive environment with a diverse group of children. This is a pilot program and we value your input. Bitty City Players cultivates young minds through fun, innovative, and active learning. From theater games to scientific exploration to sensory play, our dynamic classes stimulate the imagination, promote teamwork, and develop problem-solving skills.  

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a welcoming, safe, organized and age-appropriate learning environment.

• Ensure safety and well-being of students and encourage active participation during outdoor and indoor play, meals, and enrichment class time.

• Plan/contribute to the design and implementation of lessons and activities.

• Teach enrichment lessons 1-5 days/week with support of Assistant Teachers. Frequency and content of lessons are subject to your schedule and areas of expertise.

• Problem-solve with young children and manage behavior of groups and individual children, using language focused on “choice” and a growth mindset.

• Collaborate with other afterschool team members, including Executive Director/Program Director, Site Director, fellow Lead Teachers, and Assistant Teachers.

• Communicate as appropriate with school faculty, families and caregivers.

• Follow regulations and procedures outlined in Bitty City Players Handbook and during training and orientation.

• Attend and actively participate in all training sessions and scheduled meetings.

• Other duties as assigned by the Site Director.

Position can be tailored to accommodate teachers’ preferences and strengths. We want to create a caring and cohesive team which enables everyone to do their best work!

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