New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiasticSummer Camp Education Specialists. Multiple Openings across 5 Boroughs!
Who we are:
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 25000 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.
What is An Educational Specialist
The Education Specialists primary concern is the improvement of learning opportunities for students attending New York Edge Summer School Program. The Educational Specialist is an on-site instructional leader who works in close collaboration with the Education Department and the Site Director to support front-line staff in the delivery of skill-based curricula and thematic projects. Their role is to support program instructional/enrichment goals by ensuring activities are structured age-appropriate aligned to school day instructional practices and model effective classroom management (as needed).
What will you do:
Provides oversight of curricula implementation to support summer day instruction
Assesses the effectiveness and success of the approved curriculum and recommends changes based on student work.
Observes and provides feedback to activity specialists teachers and summer day camp counselors on a daily basis providing advice and modeling lessons as needed. Maintains an observation/feedback log documenting help provided
Plans and implements staff development as it relates to instructional strategies and classroom management
Other Duties as assigned by supervisor
REQUIREMENTS
DOE Teacher Certificationrequired
Bachelors Degree
Minimum of three years classroom experience in an urban setting
Schedule:
Part-Time Seasonal/Temporary(July 2nd August 14th)
Weekly Scheduled Hours of 16-29 **No Summer Camp on July 4**
Elementary school: Monday-Friday 8am-1pm or 12pm-6pm.
Middle school: operates Monday-Thursday 12-6pm Fridays 8am-6pm (until August 7th)
Pay:$30-35/hour (based on experience and credentials)
To apply please visit our website at York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
At the time of offer and acceptance the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health.
At New York Edge we are committed to delivering exceptional professional development for our staff. All summer activity specialists are required to complete a mandatory 3-hour curriculum and instruction training before the start of summer camp. This training will be offered onJune 23rd 24th or 25th; please note that these dates are subject to change
New York Edgeprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
IC