Group Leader School-Age Child Care

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1965 the ChineseAmerican Planning Council Inc. (CPC) aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American immigrant and lowincome communities. Today CPC is the nations largest Asian American social services agency and offers more than 50 programs at over 35 sites throughout New York City including early childhood education schoolage care youth services workforce development community services and senior services. CPC strives to be the premier social service and leadership development organization. In 2017 CPC launched Advancing Our CommUNITY its organizationwide strategy to expand services to address persistent needs and emerging trends and to improve leadership skills among staff and community members. In 2022 our core programs and emergency services reached 200000 people living in all five boroughs and all 51 city council districts. In the summer of 2022 CPC was recognized as the number one Chinese American organization in New York City to recommend to a Chinese immigrant looking for inlanguage and culturally competent resources according to a recent survey. This accomplishment is a testament to the incredible work and dedication of our staff. (For more information please visit: SUMMARY

CPC School Age Child Care (SACC) Programs are after school and summer programs that serve approximately students from grades K5 each year (ages 512. The goal of the program is to support students in all learning areas including intellectual academic physical social and emotional growth. The program offers creative and structured activities to strengthen participants academic skills and incorporates the disciplines of science technology engineering and mathematics (STEM) in a variety of projects as well as art and physical activities. SACC Programs generally operate on weekdays from 2:00 pm 6:00 pm with possible evenings weekends and school holidays at the following campuses:

• PS 2 122 Henry Street Room 109 New York NY 10002
• PSBarclay Avenue Flushing NY 11355
• PS 124 40 Division Street New York NY 10002
• PS 130 143 Baxter Street New York NY 10013
• PSHomecrest Avenue Brooklyn NY 11229
• Chrystie Street 115 Chrystie Street 1st Floor New York NY 10002

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and implement detailed lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and engaging that will be submitted to supervisor and Education Specialist to ensure structured activities are implemented throughout the day.
• Must be able to lead and instruct Math and English Language Arts based on Common Core Standards and other subject areas such as science and social studies.
• Provide supervision to children at all times to ensure their safety; handle medical emergencies and address behavioral issues that may arise between children.
• Document student attendance and incidents in compliance with program rules and agency policies.
• Work constructively with partner and other colleagues; communicate regularly with supervisory staff.
• Maintain an organized classroom and take responsibility for upkeep of educational equipment materials and appearance of classroom.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Have at least one year of experience working with elementary age children and knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Must have experience in planning and executing lessons plans and structured educational recreational and cultural youth activities.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong social and emotional maturity and behavioral management skills
• Knowledge of the principles of positive youth development
• Bilingual in Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) preferred

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• $18.00 $21.00 per hour; hours may vary
• CPC offers eligible temporary staff members mandatory benefits including paid New York State sick time

COVID19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS

CPC has been committed to two goals: 1 keeping staff and community members healthy and safe and 2 continuing to safely provide services to community members. CPC no longer mandates COVID vaccination but vaccines and boosters are highly encouraged for all our staff and community members.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals should submit their resume along with a cover letter addressed to Ashley Huang when applying online via CPCs website: or selected online job boards. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to with any questions or further inquiries.

CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women BIPOC immigrants LGBTQ individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.