Chess Instructor at PS 176 - Brooklyn, NY
NIA COMMUNITY SERVICES NETWORK INC
Location
New York
Salary
$23 - $30 / HOUR
Quick overview
The instructor is responsible for planning and leading structured chess activities while maintaining classroom order and behavior management. They must ensure participant safety and coordinate with group leaders to deliver effective educational sessions.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have at least one year of experience teaching or facilitating group activities with students. A high school diploma is required, and college coursework in education or youth development is expected.
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- PS 176 -
- Brooklyn,
- NY 11219Position
- Type:
- Part
- TimeSalary
- Range: $23.00 - $30.00 HourlyThe Teacher/Instructor is responsible for the planning and leading of structured activities in a particular specialty area. Activities will be led with the assistance of a Group Leader or fellow staff member. While Teachers/Instructors work in partnership with Group Leaders, 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 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 QualificationsRequired 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)