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    Education Specialist - New York, United States - BronxWorks

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    BronxWorks New York, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 50 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

    BronxWorks is hiring one (1) Education Specialist for the Mott Haven SONYC program

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Identify, obtain and organize educational resources, materials and curriculum guides for thematic periods (i.e. lessons, bulletin boards, trips, etc).
    • Review lesson plans with a particular focus on literacy and numeracy to ensuring that activities are engaging, age-appropriate, thematic, experiential, educationally sound and engaging.
    • Work with the Program Coordinator and Counselors to provide resources, lessons and materials to infuse theme into programming.
    • Create and maintain an educationally enriching environment including bulletin boards, displays and library.
    • Model lessons and instructional activities for Counselors as needed.
    • Work with the Counselors to promote smart technology applications in the classroom; develop computer literacy activities and promote project- based learning.
    • Assist with recruitment, interviewing, and recommendations of new Counselors
    • Hold monthly supervisor sessions with Counselors to identify individual and group educational needs, review lessons, assess classroom environment, and plan events.
    • Conduct formal and informal observations of lessons and classroom environment monthly.
    • Provide feedback to on the development of the educational component.
    • Perform additional duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Bachelor's degree in an education related field of study.
    • At least two years of supervisory and/or administrative experience preferred.
    • Ability to work well with youth and their parents.
    • Experience with or knowledge of best practices in youth development preferred.
    • Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
    • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
    • Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
    • Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
    • Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
    • Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
    • Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

    BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact


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