After School Sports Sampler Teacher
Bank Street College of Education

Job Info

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JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

ABOUT US

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.

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.

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