Bronx Support Skills Instructor - New York, United States - Commonpoint Queens

Commonpoint Queens

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New York, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

**Full Time

Support Skills Instructor**
Location: Bronx

Commonpoint Queens
(Samuel Field YM&YWHA) Opportunity Youth Programs at Commonpoint Queens consist of educational, employment, and wrap-around services for NYC youth ages The department provides GED classes, vocational training, career and college readiness, and case management services.

Responsibilities:

Develop sectorbased training materials including to but not limited to career exploration, work readiness, college readiness and other support skills activities. Instructors will be able to use a combination of group activities, contextualized and experiential learning, discussions and roleplays and outsourcing.
Knowledgeable in the facilitation of credential training such as: Microsoft Office Certification, the National Retail Federation Credential, ServSafe, Security Guard, among other credentials for career path development.
Produce individualized Work and Career Readiness packets for all cohorts in the Opportunity Youth portfolio based on their goals, interests and vocational training paths.
Liaise and coordinate partnerships with businesses and community agencies for the delivery of support skills classes, guest speakers and industryfocused oneticketed events.
Work with participants taking GED exams for one on one or small group tutoring sessions.
Work with participants taking Vocational Training exams for one on one or small group tutoring sessions
Work with the Director of Education to plan community events & field trips relevant to areas of study
Attend all relevant meetings, trainings, agency and funding events as needed
Responsible for other duties in the needs of the program(s), the agency and or responsibilities assigned by Supervisor. Develop, organize, and track participant work to meet internal and funder compliance requirements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required; Master's degree preferred
Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care and Deescalation Practices preferred
Minimum 3 years of classroom management experience
Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in providing work readiness and/or industry recognized credential instruction, and direct youth development services.
Knowledge of educational/vocational programs for youth, labor market trends and opportunities for youth.
Knowledge of GED exams and study skills preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to outreach and engage young people in the educational and career development process
Ability to work well under pressure,meet deadlines and practice sound judgment.
Show professionalism, punctuality, and dedication in order to demonstrate best practices to students and peers.

Hours:
Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week, occasional evening and weekend hours as needed

Salary:
$50,000 ($55,000 with MA degree)