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Employer Name: Bank Street College of Education

Bank Street School for Children (BSC) - Children's Programs Role: After School Sports Sampler Teacher (Part-Time) Start Date: Monday, September 23, 2024 Schedule: Weekly on Fridays, 3:00PM - 5:00PM (2 sessions 3/4s - 6/7s and 7/8s - 9/10s) and Possibly Wednesdays from 3:00 PM - 4:00PM (1 session with 3/4s - 4/5s) September 2024 - June 2025 adhering to the BSC calendar Opportunity for occasional substitute work Pay Rate: $50 - $70 Per Hour (commensurate with experience) Job Summary: We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Sports Sampler Teacher to lead an after school course designed to introduce young students to a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, tag football, and more. The teacher will work with the Afterschool Administrative Team to develop age-appropriate curricula for specific age groups, including 3/s - 4/5s, 5/6s - 6/7s, and 7/8s - 9/10s. The ideal candidate will be able to create engaging activities that promote physical development and teamwork, while also providing important updates and information to supervisors as needed. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the Afterschool Administrative Team to design and implement age-appropriate sports curricula. - Build positive relationships with students, encouraging respectful behavior and keeping them engaged in activities. - Apply effective classroom management skills to maintain a lively and safe learning environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines. - Ensure students move safely through the hallways and in and out of the building during program hours, following all building-wide safety regulations. - Oversee the safe transfer of children to afterschool and dismissal to authorized adults. - Set up, retrieve, and return any necessary sports equipment to its proper place before and after each session. - Actively participate in the Afterschool program, sharing information and strategies with colleagues to support a healthy classroom community. Qualifications: - High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred. - Experience teaching or coaching sports to young children is preferred. - Strong classroom management skills, especially with younger children. - Familiarity with progressive education principles is a plus. - Previous experience within the Bank Street community is an advantage. - Willingness to collaborate and work as part of a team, with a commitment to developing skills in working with individual children, small groups, and the entire class. If you are passionate about sports and enjoy working with young children, we encourage you to apply for this fun and rewarding opportunity to help students explore and enjoy various physical activities.