Academic Specialist (Goldie Maple Academy - Far Rockaway, Queens)

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC•New York, NY

1d•$52 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Activity Specialist provides high-quality academic support and enrichment for high school youth, helping them strengthen foundational skills, build academic confidence, and pursue educational goals. The role includes individualized and small-group tutoring in core subjects and college-readiness support, including SAT and ACT preparation. The specialist reports to the Teen Supervisor and is supported by the Youthlink Director. The specialist works to foster students’ social and emotional competencies and mental and physical well-being in a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment. They support students with IEPs and medical conditions according to their support plans, respond appropriately to time-sensitive mental health needs, and make referrals to appropriate services when needed. The role also involves collaboration and communication with youth, caretakers, teachers, Group Leaders, professional staff, volunteers, and community members. This is a part-time position at Goldie Maple Academy in Far Rockaway, Queens. The stated pay is $52.00 per hour. Staff must attend 15 hours of orientation before programming begins, complete 30 hours of Building Resiliency in Youth training, and attend scheduled staff meetings and professional development throughout the year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related academic field.
At least two years of classroom teaching or academic tutoring experience with high school-aged youth in a school or educational setting.
Knowledge of New York State Learning Standards and high school curriculum.
Ability to provide instruction in one or more core academic subjects: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies.
Experience preparing students for standardized assessments, including SAT and ACT, and ability to teach test-taking strategies, critical thinking, and study skills.
Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Ability to attend 15 hours of orientation before programming begins and complete 30 hours of Building Resiliency in Youth training.
Ability to attend scheduled staff meetings and professional development throughout the year.
Openness to learning and growing.

Nice To Haves

New York State teacher certification or eligibility for certification.
Bilingual ability in Spanish, French, or Chinese.

Responsibilities

Foster social and emotional competencies and mental and physical well-being in a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
Provide individualized and small-group tutoring in English Language Arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and other areas based on student needs and program priorities.
Facilitate college-readiness activities, including SAT and ACT preparation, study-skills development, test-taking strategies, and academic goal-setting.
Be aware of students’ IEPs and medical conditions and follow support plans to help students with special needs thrive.
Respond appropriately to time-sensitive mental health needs, including suicide prevention and grief or loss related to a family member’s death or incarceration.
Refer students to appropriate mental health services as needed.
Work cooperatively with Group Leaders, professional staff, teachers, and other program and school staff.
Build positive relationships with youth and caretakers and serve as a role model in demeanor, communication, and behavior.
Attend meetings with staff, caretakers, volunteers, and community residents as needed.
Interact with caretakers and maintain open lines of communication.
Attend 15 hours of orientation before programming begins and complete 30 hours of Building Resiliency in Youth training.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and professional development throughout the year.
Integrate mental health, social-emotional learning, and special-needs inclusion skills into programming.