After School Historical Researcher Jobs (NOW HIRING)

In a large city like New York, The Co-op School provides a safe and stimulating micro-environment where students experiment and learn. All members of The Co-op School- students, families and staff- contribute to the development of our unique culture and participate in and improve our community and beyond. As students learn to work together, preparing for a global environment, families also work in committees and on the board to support the school. Whether painting walls, assembling furniture, growing the school through various initiatives, and much more, we all help The Co-op School flourish. Meanwhile, faculty collaborate to create learning opportunities that evolve with students’ strengths and interests in addition to utilizing best practices. Teachers guide students in the dynamic, life-long process of questioning and deepening connections. Through far-reaching social studies projects enrichment through literature, math, science and the arts, students make decisions, research and reflect. Students will leave The Co-op School confident to effect change in the community and comfortable reflecting on ways to challenge and grow themselves. As creative problem solvers, each with unique viewpoints and learning styles, students will embrace the idea of a more equitable world. We strive to inspire passion and teach children to become protagonists in their own educational journey by fostering their innate sense of curiosity and creativity. We listen to and honor the individual interests and strengths of each child.
The Opportunity:
The Co-op School is seeking a committed After School Teacher to join our team from 3:00pm - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday but can be flexible for the right candidate. We are looking for someone who possesses the following skills and qualities:
● Passionate about working with children
● A commitment to working with students ages 2- 12
● Experience working with children in a preschool or elementary school level
● Ideal candidate has or will have a degree in early childhood or elementary education
● Enthusiasm for the opportunities and challenges inherent in working with children
● A positive attitude and flexible approach
Duties:
● Work with the After School Director to ensure the Co-op School’s mission and values are upheld inside and outside the classroom
● Work with the After School Director, and teachers to ensure that the Co-op School maintains a healthy and safe environment in which the children can learn, play, and grow
● Responsible for the daily operation of the after-school program including logging children in and out of the daily log book
● Lead activities during instruction time and play
● Responsible for maintaining a tidy classroom
● Work with the After School Director to ensure all students go to their scheduled enrichment classes
● Assist the After School Director, and teachers in fostering open communication between the staff and Co-op families
● Work with the After School Director, and teachers to ensure that all families and children are warmly greeted during drop-off and pick up
● Assist the After School Director, and teachers in maintaining a positive environment for other counselors and staff members
● Attend and complete all training required by the State Licensing Board outlined by the Department of Health or Department of Education
To Apply:
● Send your resume to Evelyn@thecoopschool.org
The Co-op School is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, citizenship, national origin or ancestry, religion or religious practices, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. Our policy extends to all employment practices including but not limited to, hiring, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, lay-offs, and termination.