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  • Afterschool Game Design & Coding Instructor (Scratch)
    Afterschool Game Design & Coding Instructor (Scratch)
    11 days ago
    $18–$25 hourly
    Part-time
    Foxhurst, The Bronx

    We're hiring an instructor to run Game Design Studio, a class where kids build their own video game using Scratch, the free block coding platform from MIT. Kids snap colored blocks together to make characters move, keep score, and react. No typing code. It runs in a browser on our Chromebooks. Most of our kids are between 7 and 11. Groups are capped at 12. What you'll do • Teach the class. About an hour per session, in the afternoons., • Follow the plan. We give you the goal and the Scratch blocks for every session., • Manage 12 kids at once. Circulate and ask questions instead of fixing their code., • Close with a share. Two or three kids show their work every session., • Report weekly. Who came, what worked, who's ahead or behind., • Run the showcase. Families come in and play the games at the end of the cycle. What we're looking for • Experience teaching kids. Classroom, afterschool, camp, tutoring, church program. This matters most., • Scratch skills. You should be able to build a working game in Scratch yourself, or be willing to learn before you start., • Someone who follows a plan. We wrote the curriculum. You run it and tell us how it's going., • Comfort with a loud room. Kids get excited when their game works., • Spanish is a plus. Many of our families speak Spanish., • Department of Health clearance. You must be cleared and approved by the Department of Health before your first day. That includes fingerprinting, a background check, and a medical clearance with a current physical and TB test. We walk you through the process.

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  • Day Care Assistant
    Day Care Assistant
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Crown Heights, Brooklyn

    Angels Of God Daycare is seeking a caring, dependable, and energetic Daycare Assistant to support our teachers and help provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, demonstrates patience and compassion, and is committed to supporting their social, emotional, and developmental needs. Key Responsibilities Assist the lead teacher with daily classroom activities, routines, and transitions. Supervise children closely to ensure their safety and well-being at all times. Help children with age-appropriate activities, learning experiences, play, meals, snacks, and rest periods. Support positive behavior and encourage sharing, cooperation, kindness, and respect. Assist with diapering, toileting, handwashing, and other age-appropriate personal care needs. Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment. Prepare and organize classroom materials, toys, and activities. Assist with indoor and outdoor play and educational activities. Communicate respectfully and professionally with children, parents, teachers, and staff. Follow daycare policies, health and safety procedures, and established routines. Observe and report children's needs, behaviors, or concerns to the lead teacher or director. Help with classroom cleaning and sanitizing throughout the day. Perform other duties as assigned by the daycare director or lead teacher. Qualifications Previous experience working with children is preferred. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be patient, dependable, responsible, and attentive. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude in a busy childcare environment. Must be physically able to safely interact with young children, including bending, lifting, sitting on the floor, and participating in activities. CPR/First Aid certification is preferred or willingness to obtain certification. Must be willing to comply with applicable childcare licensing, background-check, and health/safety requirements. Ideal Candidate The ideal Daycare Assistant is someone who genuinely enjoys caring for children and understands the importance of creating a loving, structured, and safe environment. We are looking for a team member who is dependable, compassionate, patient, and willing to learn and grow with our daycare community.

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