Academic Teacher - Afterschool Program (grade 6-8) - Queens, NY

BELL is seeking qualified, driven, and dedicated Academic Teachers to join our team for our middle school afterschool program in Queens, New York. The Academic Teacher implements, develops and leads academic class instruction in math or ELA for a group of middle school scholars at an assigned BELL Afterschool program.

This Afterschool program will run from September 11th 2017 - June 22nd, 2017 (note exact start and end date may change)

Academic Teachers work Monday – Thursday from approx. 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Academic Teachers must be available for the entire program including all training dates prior to program start.

Core Responsibilities

Implementing literacy or math curricula and activities to meet academic standards

Utilizing formal assessment data to refine and adapt curriculum lessons and inform instructional practices

Developing daily engaging lesson plans aligned to specific learning objectives

Delivering relevant, engaging, and rigorous lessons utilizing a variety of instructional methods

Maintaining an organized and efficient classroom

Adhering to all BELL and district professional expectations and compliance issues

Creating a positive, achievement-oriented, organized and engaging learning environment

Motivating and holding scholars to high academic and behavioral expectations

Providing consistent rewards and/or consequences for scholar behavior grounded in positive discipline

Empowering scholars to make positive choices and serving as a role model

Being accountable for meeting scholars’ individual academic and instructional needs

Implementing collaborative and co-teaching instructional strategies with BELL Assistant Teachers

Communicating effectively with scholars, families, BELL staff, and host school staff

Compliance with all BELL and/or district professional development requirements

Skills and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree is preferred.

Minimum of two years teaching experience in under resourced middle schools.

Valid teaching certification in middle school math or ELA required.

Previous and relevant experience in utilizing and implementing data-driven instructional practices

Experience in the use of technology (computer/internet) for assessment and instruction

Knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and strategies

Drive to improve the minds and lives of scholars within their community

Proven track-record of high achievement in a classroom setting

Mastery of and enthusiasm for literacy or math standards and instructional rigor

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Committed to the goals of the program and approach

Love and respect for children

Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player

Belief and commitment to BELL’s mission and values

This is a seasonal position and will not be eligible for benefits.