Lead Instructor - PS 143, Brooklyn NY

The Lead Instructor is responsible for the planning and leading of structured activities in a particular specialty area. Activities will be led with and Assistant Instructor or fellow staff member. While Lead Instructors work in partnership with Assistant Instructors, they are the lead staff member responsible for behavior management and classroom maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Participant Safety

• Report all concerns regarding the well being of participants to immediate supervisor in a timely manner and no later than the conclusion of the last activity of each day
• Seek immediate supervisor or emergency assistance when a participant is injured
• Ensure proper supervision of assigned participants at all times
• Verify identity before dismissing participants to approved guardian as listed on participant enrollment form

Activity Planning

• Submit lesson plans for each activity by specified due date, and conduct activity according to approved plans
• Submit NIA material requests for approval by supervisor
• Include an active role for Group Leader in activity plan, inclusive of classroom management and activity prep
• Submit a plan for culminating activity to be showcased at the program culminating event
• Actively assist with all activities being led by specialists, subcontractors, and/or colleagues
• Responsible for managing groups of up to 30 children
• Collaborating closely with an existing, school-run afterschool program
• Working alongside teachers and school staff to support overall program delivery

Daily Procedures

• Perform assigned activity, transition, snack period, and dismissal
• Use positive behavior management with assigned group at all times
• Maintain group organization and manage group effectively

Required Skills: 

• At least 1 year of prior experience teaching or facilitating group activities with students 

• High school diploma required 

• College coursework in the areas of education, youth development is expected 

• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply 

Education and Experience: 

• Elementary Education: 1 year (Preferred) 

• Instructor: 1 year (Preferred) 

Job Type: Part-time 

Schedule: 3.5 hours/day, 5 days/week (17.5 hours/week)

Salary: $30 an hour

Work Location: One location 

NIA Community Services Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. NIA Community Services Network, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.