Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School (BHMS) is currently seeking to fill two positions for the following roles for academic year '24-'25:

• Afterschool Teacher (15hrs/wk)

The Afterschool Teachers will work between 2:45pm-6pm, Monday through Friday. They will monitor and care for large groups of students between preschool and grade 6. They will prepare materials and activities that are interesting and age-appropriate; provide tutoring for homework; mediate any conflicts between students; report any concerns to the Coordinator; and provide a safe and fun environment for the children. Total number of hours per week is 15 hours and the compensation is $23/h. Additional hours may occasionally be available to cover childcare for various events and needs.

• Extensive experience (3+ years) working with groups of children in a professional setting
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Knowledge or training in Montessori is a major plus!
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Strong work ethic and clear, timely communication skills
• Ability to accommodate last-minute changes and stressful situations calmly

Please include a cover letter in your application that explains your professional background working with groups of children. 

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity. In that spirit, BHMS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
The facts stated in this application for employment and any supplementary materials (i.e.: resume and educational history) are true and complete. I understand that false or inaccurate statements or omissions of material facts shall be grounds for denial of employment and, if employed, for immediate dismissal. I authorize Brooklyn Heights Montessori School to investigate all statements and claims contained within this application, supplementary materials, and subsequent interviews, and acknowledge and agree that Brooklyn Heights Montessori School may check references from sources other than those references listed herein. I hereby release all current and former employers from any charges or damages for releasing any and all employment information, whether subjective or objective, to Brooklyn Heights Montessori School. I also understand that an offer or acceptance of employment does not create a contract of employment or otherwise alter the at-will nature of my employment with Brooklyn Heights Montessori School.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School, in compliance with New York City Administrative Code §21-119 (derived from Local Law 60/1984) and section 424-a of the New York State Social Services Law, will require all employees to submit to a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and a records search of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment for the existence of reports of child abuse and maltreatment.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer seeking candidates who will embrace the tenets of Montessori Education, including the principles of community, educational and professional excellence, social justice, and equity.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, social justice and equity. In that spirit, BHMS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic.

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