Lead Teacher - Summer Rising

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Summer Program Lead 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/Seasonal Full-time or part-time positions available from June 29 - August 15, 2026. Full and Part-time schedules available - Program hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm

Salary Range: $25/hour - $25/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:

• 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 the submission schedule.

• Plan lessons for field trips related to thematic curriculum and provide supervision to students during field trips.

• Participate in curriculum and other professional development training as required.

• Use creative / innovative teaching strategies that enhance and encourage an increase in literacy skills, social-emotional learning, and STEAM.

• Work with the program site director and other staff to develop and plan culminating event presentations that will showcase learning and creativity.

• Engage and communicate with parents and families as required by the site director.

• Provided effective supervision to 20-30 students during classroom activities and transitions.

• Monitor authorized parent / guardian pick up of children.

• Direct and work with an assistant teacher.

• Participate in agency-wide group professional development and meetings as required

• Other tasks may be required.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree in Education field a plus.

• Experience working with children and youth; must enjoy working with children.

• Must be flexible to work across all afterschool programs to provide coverage when needed.

• Computer savvy in applications, video conferencing, and responding to emails.

• Background check with NYC and NYS Department of Health and NYC Department of Education

Qualifications Preferred:

• Current or former licensed teacher. Background in visual, performing arts or sports coaching a plus.

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities