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

This Afterschool program will run from September 11^th 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