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    Education Specialist - New York, United States - Grand St Settlement, Inc.

    Grand St Settlement, Inc.
    Grand St Settlement, Inc. New York, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description

    DEPARTMENT:
    Youth Services


    LOCATIONS:
    COMPASS PS84


    REPORTS TO:
    Program Director/Assistant Director


    SALARY:
    $30 per hour (15-hours per week)


    SCHEDULE:
    Monday-Friday 2:40pm to 5:40pm, schedule may be modified based on program needs.


    JOB SUMMARY: As part of the Youth Services Department's vision: all Youth Services Staff will assist in promoting growth, leadership and positive self-image in all young people at all of the Grand Street Settlement's sites. The Education Specialists will promote and develop a safe and engaging learning environment for youth. Homework help, small group tutoring or individualized tutoring, creating literacy and STEM lessons, as well as supervising group leaders' facilitation of lessons is included as part of the Education Specialist's scope of work.


    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Must have experience teaching and designing curricula
    • Prior experience supervising staff required
    • Three (3) or more years of experience and expertise working with youth (volunteer experience is acceptable)
    • Three (3) or more years of experience coaching, instructing, or facilitating curriculum-based lessons (to youth preferred)
    • Experience working with youth in grades K-12 required
    • The ideal candidate should be personable, energetic, and enthusiastic
    • Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all students and participants while remaining professional at all times
    • Ability to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas, including responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance, and most importantly, professionalism.
    Candidate should successfully complete the following:

    NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening;

    New York State Clearance Review Background Check-$25 nonrefundable fee; three (3)

    Reference Checks; Physical with updated TB Test (fees may apply).

    Valid CPR/AED Pro certification through recognized accrediting body preferred.

    Valid First Aid/RTE certification through recognized accrediting body preferred.

    If hired, Grand Street requires all potential employees to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.


    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Oversee tutoring component of the program and supervise academic tutors.
    • Assess

    students academic progress:
    collecting report cards and entering report grids,

    communicating to parents, teachers, and school administration.


    • Create and develop individual educational plans.
    • Oversee group leader's facilitation of lesson plans.
    • Conduct observations of lessons and meet with group leaders to discuss strategies.
    • Coordinate and facilitate academic activities such as games and events.
    • Prepare reports as required.
    • Problem solve and intervene directly with youth.
    • Perform special projects as assigned from time-to-time.
    • Engage children and young adults into conversation to determine their needs and interests.
    • Plan and facilitate all program activities to meet the individual needs of the participants.
    • Conduct staff training to ensure that all personnel are on the same page regarding the achievement of programobjectives.
    • Coordinate community relations campaigns to promote youth programs.
    • Provide literacy intervention materials and resources to members of educational programs.
    • Provide job preparation services individually and through workshops including training in
    resume building, dressing for success, and interview preparation.


    • Provide support for staff that are running other youth development or support service programs.
    • Develop and coordinate youth development programs as defined through grant contracts and
    community needs.


    • Coordinate annual workshop series for college applications and topics including financial aid,
    scholarships, and personal statement writing.


    • Evaluate programs to ensure that they meet the needs of the youth and are effective in
    producing their intended outcomes.


    HOW TO APPLY:
    Submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the

    qualifications of the position you are applying for to If selected, we

    ask that you provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least one (1)

    professional reference should be from a former supervisor). Please click or use the link below in a

    search car and apply online through our career center. No phone calls, please. Please be advised

    that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through

    No phone calls, please


    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
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