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About the Role
Liberty LEADS seeks an energetic instructor to teach high school students public speaking, interpersonal communication, and collaboration skills. The role involves discussing government, democracy, and social/political issues using real-world experiences to engage students with relevant and challenging material.
Responsibilities
- Create, adapt, and implement curriculum for groups of 10 students online or up to 25 students in person, teaching civics, advocacy, and the duties/responsibilities of citizens, as well as how government functions.
- Engage students and modify curriculum according to their needs.
- If classes are online, ensure reliable Wi-Fi and computers, keep cameras on at all times, and encourage student participation.
- Manage in-person and remote classrooms using positive behavior management strategies.
- Meet regularly with the Liberty LEADS High School Adviser/Program Coordinator for supervision and debriefing.
- Prepare a presentation with students for the 'end of year' celebration.
- Provide lesson plans to supervisor one week in advance for approval.
Requirements
- NYS Teacher Certification or professional proficiency in content area preferred.
- Special Education teachers strongly urged to apply.
- Must possess a Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Common Core preferred.
- Previous experience working with high school youth.
- Able to motivate students about Civics and the social science of citizenship.
Skills
- Public speaking
- Interpersonal communication
- Collaboration
- Civics education
- Advocacy
- Government functions
- Behavior management
- Curriculum development
- Online instruction
- In-person instruction
Location
- 610 W 112th Street, New York, NY 10025
Work Type
- In Person
- Part Time
- Hourly Paid
- After School Program
Experience Level
- Previous experience working with high school youth
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $50-$55 per hour
About the Company
- The Liberty LEADS Program at Bank Street College is a college access and college success program serving students throughout New York City.
- Offers a comprehensive academic program and a wide range of resources for students in grades 5 through 12, Monday through Saturday, for 10 months of the year.
- Works to ensure that youth with few economic resources have access to the support necessary to realize their potential, make positive contributions to society, and smoothly transition into college or an entry-level career.
- Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families.
- Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow.
- Bank Street's Graduate School of Education trains students in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement.
- Bank Street's children's programs foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.
- The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults.
- The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials.