Youth Developer

Children's Aid Society

Location:

The Children's Aid Society @ P.S. 8
465 West 167th Street Rm. 215
New York, NY, 10032

Borough:

Manhattan

Job Type:

Paid

Start/End Date:

09/27/2010 - 06/17/2011

Specific Days Needed:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Minimum Hours/Week:

15 hours/week

Number of Available Positions:

6

Maximum Hours/Week:

15 hours/week

Public Transportation:

Bus (M101, M7, M3, M100, M5), Train (A, C, 1)

Area of Focus:

Academic Support/Homework Help, Arts (Visual, Music, Dance, Theater), Leadership/Mentoring, Sports/Recreation/Fitness

Job Description:

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide individual and group tutoring in areas such as reading, writing, mathematics, and study skills to students in an elementary school after-school based program.
  • Provide strong classroom and behavioral management skills.
  • Implement professionally developed literacy-based curriculum.
  • Work to develop relationships with children and their families.
  • Design, plan, and lead implementation of special projects.
  • Be punctual, responsible, positive in attitude, and provide encouragement to all children. 
  • Teach, supervise, and organize games.
  • Assisting in any activities needed for the orderly operation of the program: supervising children. during supper, ensuring equipment is properly signed out and that all equipment is properly cleaned and returned.
  • Attend regular staff meetings and trainings and work cooperatively with other staff members in the program. 
  • Work closely with all staff members in a team-based setting.
  • Attend and supervise children during special projects and field trips (including some weekends and evenings).

Required Skills/Experience:

Experience working with children/youth in an after-school, day camp or day care setting.

How to Apply:

Submit cover letter and resume to the attention of Anthony Wright Anthony Wright Program Director

Email: Anthonyw@childrensaidsociety.org
Fax: (212) 740-7420
Mail:
465 West 167th Street
New York, NY, 10032
United States