Summer Program Assistant Teacher
Summer Program Assistant Teacher
Reports to: Program Director
Work Locations: One of the following DOE school buildings sites. We partner with Summer Rising from June 29th through August 15th at these sites:
- K040 - George W. Carver - 265 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233
- IS 292 - 301 Vermont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
- K327 111 Bristol Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212
- PS 306 – The Ethan Allen School, 970 Vermont Avenue, Brooklyn 11207
- P.S. 156 Waverly - 104 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
- Academy for Young Writers - 1065 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11239
- PS 189 – The Bilingual Center, 1100 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 11212
- IS 265 – Dr. Susan S. McKinney Secondary School of the Arts, 101 Park Avenue, Brooklyn 11205
Hours: Temporary Full-time or part-time positions available from June 29th - August 15, 2026. Full and Part-time schedules available - Program hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Salary Range: $20/hour - $20/hour
Position Summary: Education and Youth Development programs provide summer enrichment learning opportunities to elementary and middle school children. During the summer, we offer academic enhancement, enrichment programs, and STEAM activities from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. Teachers for the enrichment program are expected to lead a class of 20-30 students Monday through Friday for 8 hours daily. We are located inside of DOE school buildings and we partner with Summer Rising from July 5th through August 16th.
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.
Qualifications Required:
High School Diploma required. Some college preferred.
Experience working with youth in an afterschool or summer camp environment.
Must be flexible to work across all afterschool programs to provide coverage when needed.
Must enjoy working with children and able to pass a background check with NYC and NYS Department of Health and NYC Department of Education
Qualifications Preferred:
Current or former assistant teacher. Background in STEAM, visual, performing arts or sports coaching a plus. Computer savvy in applications, video conferencing, and responding to emails.
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities