Assistant Teacher - Summer Rising

Job Description

Job Description

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