Health & Wellness Teacher Teacher's Aide

Amityville, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 40000 - 44000

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Hope For Youth proudly offers a full-day accredited education program in two structured classrooms at our Amityville location. We also provide continued academic support to residents attending their local public schools. Our dedicated Education team-made up of both full-time and part-time staff-works closely with students throughout the academic year to help them succeed.

Beyond the classroom our education staff plays an active role in supporting residents as they work toward personal goals including internships vocational opportunities and meaningful community involvement.

Were excited to share that Hope For Youth currently has an opening for a Health & Wellness Teacher/Teachers Aide within our Education Program. This position reports to the Education Coordinator and offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of the youth we serve.

To be a successful Health & Wellness Teacher/Teachers Aide you must be ready willing and able to do the following always:

Function with agencys policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Manual
Function within the agencys policy and procedures as outlined in the program guide and applicable codes of conduct
Achieve successful outcomes within guidelines outlined in NYS County and HFY policy and procedure (shared)

How you will generally spend your time in this job:

With guidance from the Education Coordinator plan and implement appropriate instruction/learning strategies and activities including determining appropriate kind and level of materials.
Utilize a variety of instructional materials and available multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning.
Teach knowledge of and develop skills and abilities in physical fitness coordination and agility exercise sports and health.
Supervise/monitor students behavior in the classroom
Organize and maintain a system of accurate and complete record-keeping lesson planning grading and reporting.
Work collaboratively with the other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program and provide assistance as directed by teachers.
Participate in Education DES and NSD staff meetings
Perform other duties to be assigned. Including but not limited to HFYs after school STEAM program and any other regulatory obligations

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED Bachelors Degree preferred
NYS Teaching certification preferred not required (efforts towards pursuit of NYS certification encouraged)
Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries walking/standing/sitting for prolonged periods bending/stooping kneeling/squatting climbing stairs reaching overhead repetitive wrist/finger movements ongoing access to reliable vehicle and driving own vehicle for work

This opportunity is being offered as Full-Time 33-hour work week 8:30AM 3:30PM

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.

Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope for Youth.

Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!
Supportive like-minded mission-driven co-workers
Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging
Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
Free Training programs Free Tuition Credits Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Special Events and Recognition Awards
Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within
Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment Medical Dental Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available.
91% Employer-paid medical premiums
Generous paid time off
Agency-funded Pension Plan
Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b) 529 Aflac
Agency-paid life insurance and disability and for some positions long-term disability

Hope For Youth Inc. is an equalopportunity employer.

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Additional Pay Range Information

The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employees base salary and/or rate several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. years of relevant experience education licensing certifications other credentials negotiated contracts budget and internal equity etc.)

Required Experience: