Academic Instructor

Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The mission of Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education is to create opportunities for under-resourced youth of the Greater Philadelphia Region to prosper in life. The intended impact is that participating youth will become Snider student-athletes with age-appropriate social-emotional strengths and skills to succeed and contribute as students, employees, and community members. Academic Instructors help Snider achieve its missio n by delivering academic programs and providing direct academic support to students.

Requirements

A High School Diploma (or equivalent) is ; a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
Experience working with children, particularly within an academic and athletic environment.
Attention to detail and strong communication skills are critical.
Advanced computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Applicants should be outgoing and ready to provide a high level of customer service.
Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced and high-profile environment.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Successful applicants must be able to pass the PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Background Check, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Managing Academic materials at the rink, including setting up signage, activities, informative materials, and communicating inventory needs to the Academic Achievement Coordinator.
Informing students and families of all academic programs offered and providing direct assistance to those in need of academic information or support.
Tracking reading progress of students, celebrating their success, distributing prizes, and engaging with families to participate in reading challenges.
Providing direct homework assistance to students at the rink.
Leading academic activities and events at the rink.
D istribution of promotional materials and academic curriculum to students and families , both in-person and via email.
Collecting report cards from students and processing them with the Academic Achievement Coordinator.
Supporting Neighborhood Leader, Program Coordinator, and other Snider staff at the rink with additional daily tasks whenever possible.
Consistent and effective communication with the Academic Achievement Coordinator and rink leaders weekly, ensuring all Academic support is provided as designed.
Flexible availability is necessary as night duty and travel throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region are .
Occasional weekend work may also be .
Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.