After School Chess Teacher
Bank Street College of Education

JOB DESCRIPTION

After School Chess Teacher

Bank Street School for Children

Start Date: Monday, September 23, 2024

Role: Afterschool Chess Teacher (Part-Time)

Schedule:

One Day Weekly (Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays and will be determined during the hiring process)

3:00PM - 5:00PM (2 sessions for age levels 6/7s - 7/8s and 8/9s - 9/10s)

September 2024 - June 2025 adhering to the BSC calendar

Opportunity for occasional substitute work

Pay Rate: $40 - $60 Per Hour (commensurate with experience)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Chess Teacher to lead an after school course that fosters a deep understanding of chess strategy and skills. The Chess Teacher will work closely with the Afterschool Administrative Team to develop and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that meets students at their individual skill levels.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Afterschool Administrative Team to create and deliver an engaging, age-appropriate chess curriculum.
• Build positive relationships with students, promoting respect, focus, and sportsmanship.
• Apply effective classroom management skills to maintain an energetic and safe learning environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Actively participate in a cooperative Afterschool program, sharing strategies and insights to support a healthy classroom community.
• 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 teaching chess to children of various age groups is preferred.
• Strong classroom management skills, particularly 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 chess and enjoy teaching children, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity to inspire and develop the strategic thinking of our students.

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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