Job DescriptionBank Street School for Children (BSC) - Children's ProgramsRole: After School Woodworking Teacher (Part-Time)Start Date: Monday, September 23, 2024Schedule:Weekly on Mondays, 3:00PM - 4:00PM and Wednesdays from 3:00 PM - 5:15PM (includes set-up teaching, and clean-up)September 2024 - June 2025 adhering to the BSC calendarOpportunity for occasional substitute work Pay Rate: $50 - $70 Per Hour (commensurate with experience)Job Summary:We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Woodworking Teacher to lead an after school woodworking course. The teacher will guide students in using various tools such as hammers, saws, sanding blocks, and hand drills, focusing on the process of creating wood-based projects. Working under the supervision of the After School Director and Auxiliary Programs Team, the woodworking teacher will design and implement age-appropriate curricula for two groups of 10-12 students each.Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the After School Director to design age-appropriate curricula for students ages 5-7 and 7-9.
- Prepare materials and set up/clean up the Wood Shop before and after each session.
- Participate as an active member of a collaborative Afterschool program, sharing strategies to maintain a positive and healthy classroom environment.
- Build strong relationships with students, encouraging respectful behavior and keeping them engaged in activities.
- Apply effective classroom management skills to create a dynamic 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.
- Supervise the safe dismissal of students to authorized adults at the end of each session.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience with woodworking is preferred.
- Experience managing a classroom and teaching children is preferred, 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 woodworking and enjoy teaching children, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity to inspire creativity and skill development in our students.About UsBank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families. Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children. At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-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 at the district, state, and federal levels.