After School Martial Arts Teacher
Bank Street College of Education

JOB DESCRIPTION

Bank Street School for Children (BSC) - Children's Programs

Role: After School Martial Arts Teacher for Students Ages 5 - 10 (Part-Time)

Start Date: Monday, September 23, 2024
Schedule:

Weekly on Fridays, 3:00PM - 5:00PM | September 2024 - June 2025 adhering to the BSC calendar

Two(2) 45 Minutes Sessions each focused on age specific groups; first 5/6s - 6/7s then 7/8s - 9/10s

Pay Rate: $50 - $70 Per Hour (commensurate with experience)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Martial Arts Teacher to join our Afterschool Program. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Afterschool Administrative Team to deliver an engaging and age-appropriate martial arts course. The teacher will collaborate with the team to develop a curriculum that supports the physical and social development of our students and will communicate effectively with supervisors regarding any relevant group dynamics.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate as part of a cooperative Afterschool program, sharing strategies to maintain a positive and healthy classroom environment.
• Work closely with administrators to create and implement a martial arts curriculum tailored to the developmental needs of the students.
• Build strong relationships with students, encouraging respectful interactions and keeping them focused on activities.
• Utilize effective classroom management skills to maintain an energetic yet 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 regulations.
• Supervise the safe dismissal of students to authorized adults at the end of the day.
• Manage and return all equipment used during sessions to its proper place.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience teaching Martial Arts to children of various age groups is preferred.
• Strong classroom management skills, particularly in working with young 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.

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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