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New York Edge Extended Day Activity Instructor- C.S. 13K- Roberto Clemente in Brooklyn, New York
ABOUT US
New York Edge is a non-profit organization and one of the largest providers of school-based afterschool programs in New York City and the metropolitan region, serving over 25,000 elementary, middle, and high school students each year. The mission of New York Edge is to help bridge the opportunity gap among students in underinvested communities by providing programs designed to improve academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, and leadership skills for success in life.
SUMMARY
Extended Day Activity Instructors lead after-school programming for children and teens at New York Edge after-school program sites. The activity instructor will teach or co-lead activities in one of the following areas: STEM, visual art, performing art, literacy, student leadership and character development, sports, health and wellness, business, finance and entrepreneurship, math, media arts, journalism, botany, and urban agriculture, history. The activity instructor has a dual reporting role, supporting the curriculum and instruction department team by designing lesson plans and implementing curricula across New York Edge program sites. They will also support the program director by preparing activity materials and explaining principles, techniques, and safety procedures to student participants. In addition, the specialist will establish clear goals and objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those goals and objectives to students.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Build strong relationships with and among students
Teach or co-lead daily activities
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Participate in ongoing professional development activities
Prepare materials for daily activities
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' needs and interests.
Support the coordination of program events
Input data and prepare reports
Administer pre and post-assessments and evaluations for student activities
QUALITIES WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Demonstrated ability to lead activities with children and teens
Creativity
Must have excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
Experience working with children and/or teens
Ability to multitask and manage workflow in a fast-paced environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, school personnel, parents
Sensitive to social-emotional needs and characteristics of students
Self-starter who takes initiative
Flexibility, reliability, and sound judgment
Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
College credits and/or degrees are highly preferred
Experience working with children strongly preferred
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
May be required to walk up and down stairs.
May have to lift or move objects/materials as needed.
Work is performed mostly within a New York City Public School but may be required to interact with community at-large during trips or events.
Specialists will be required to report to the school building and interact with staff, students, parents, and school administration.
At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health.
To apply, please visit our website at newyorkedge.org/careers .
New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work the employee performs in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.