Teacher, PS 18 Park Terrace

Description

Title

Teacher, PS 18 Park Terrace

FLSA-Classification

Non- Exempt, Part-time

Salary

$42.00/ hr.

Reports to

Program Director

Locations

3761 10th Ave, New York, NY 10034

Program

PS 18 Park Terrace

Summary

East Side House, founded in 1891, is a 501(c) (3) organization that has served the South Bronx since 1963. The organization is dedicated to the community and focused on providing resources and opportunities. East Side House has identified that education is the foundation for economic improvement and through its youth education and technology programs it teaches skills to allow its students and clients to become more self-sufficient and independent. As a community resource the organization also provides services to families and a growing senior population. In 2020 the organization began food distribution as an additional way to provide economic support to the community we serve.

ESH’s Youth After-School Academy, a literacy-focused after school program for students in grades 6 through 8 from high-poverty communities in Bronx, NY. ESH managed After School Programs offer students additional learning time in a fun, engaging, and safe environment. Students are offered a wide variety of activities including homework help, robotics, team sports, karate, dance, and music. Educational methods are used to build and reinforce the skills needed to reach New York State standards for promotion and graduation.

At ESH the Teacher will be a part of a team responsible for guiding the design and implementation of instructional programming for Middle Schools. The Teacher will facilitate development and execution of academic interventions and learning strategies to support the individual learning strengths of our diverse population of learners

Primary Functions

Duties and Responsibilities shall include but are not limited to the following:

• Organize and provide support or leadership for students where the primary program emphasis is to encourage learning by teaching specific skills or knowledge, providing constructive use of time, developing skills, enhancing social development.
• Provide academic support to students in the area of deficit.
• Work collaboratively with group leaders in implementing lesson plans.
• Recommend, develop, and facilitate activities that provide students an opportunity for growth.
• Maintain an awareness of the needs of individual students; consulting with the Program Director, or other designated staff for guidance and/or referral.
• Provide routine care and supervision to students in classroom setting.
• Participate in parent meetings and staff meetings, all team planning meetings, agency workshops and in-service training.
• Perform administrative record keeping, i.e., attendance, emergency telephone numbers and other functions as assigned.
• Submit weekly narrative reports to the director.
• Ability to adapt and creatively respond to the specific characteristics of the after-school program.

Remote Engagement:

1. Experience facilitating live and pre-recorded activities
2. Familiarity using web-based platforms to engage participants: zoom, google classrooms, etc.
3. Monitor participant engagement and safety while on live sessions remotely
4. Facilitate wellness checks/calls to families
5. Follow remote working plan, policies & procedures as highlighted by the supervisor
6. Maintain remote/virtual attendance logs & records
7. Ensure the safety of program staff and participants over remote platform

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Competencies

1. Communication Proficiency
2. Team Building
3. Problem Solving/ Analysis
4. Time Management
5. Ethical Conduct
6. Education/Experience:
7. New York State Board of Education Certification.
8. Bachelor’s Degree and at least 1 year of teaching experience.
9. Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
10. Experience teaching in elementary or secondary education.
11. Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.

Other Duties                                                                                                                     

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required,
• Master’s in education preferred
• 3+ years of experience in the field of education, preferably including a combination of classroom teaching and administrative experience, in both school and out of school time settings
• Demonstrated record in achieving results with low-income, urban adolescents
• Familiarity with research-based approaches to hands-on, experiential, community-based and/or project-based learning models, differentiated instruction, mixed –skill and age groupings, culturally relevant teaching practices, formative assessment techniques and working with English Language and students who are striving learners
• Strong knowledge of the academic and social needs of youth who are both in and out of school
• Ability to participate as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of and ability to meet performance-based outcomes
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and work within a results-orientated environment
• Knowledge of classroom management.
• Knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently

Competencies

1. Communication Proficiency
2. Team Building
3. Problem Solving/ Analysis
4. Time Management
5. Ethical Conduct

Expected Work Schedule

This is a seasonal part-time position, working up to 10 hours a week. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Workdays/hours subject to change based on ESH’s needs. 

Required Clearances

• Department of Health Fingerprint Clearance
• Department of Education Fingerprint Clearance
• Department of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
• State Central Registry (SCR) Clearance ($25.00 fee)
• Staff Exclusion List (SEL) Clearance
• Health Statement

Required Online trainings

• Mandated Reporter, 2 hours,  https://www.hslcnys.org/hslc/
• Foundations of Health & Safety Training, 5 hours,  https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Travel

No travel.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is generally a sedentary role; however, some filing and site visits are required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodations that allow a candidate to meet the requirements of the position will be considered.

To be considered for a position with East Side House visit our website: https://www.eastsidehouse.org/careers/

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

AAP/EEO Statement

ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.