Education Instructor

WHEDco Careers Page • New York, NY

3d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a community development organization founded on the radically simple idea that all people deserve healthy, vibrant communities. We build award-winning, sustainable, affordable homes – but our work is not over when our buildings are complete. WHEDco believes that to be successful, affordable housing must be anchored in strong communities that residents can be proud of. WHEDco’s mission is to give the South Bronx access to all the resources that create thriving neighborhoods – from high-quality early education and after-school programs, to fresh, healthy food, cultural programming, and economic opportunity.
Job Summary:
The Education Instructor will supervise students who are required to participate in the Extended Day Program (EDP) study hall for student athletes and student performers. Additionally, the Education Instructor will liaise with school staff regarding academic and behavior benchmarks and goals, as well as academic needs for individual students as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field
• Minimum three years’ professional teaching experience.
• Well organized, able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and organizing experiential learning activities.
• Ability to be creative and flexible and respond to the changing needs of the extended day program.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in education a plus.
• Substantial volunteer work will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise weekly study hall for student-athletes and student-performers, from 4:15-5:45pm.
• Report on attendance, behavior, and work produced by all students who attend study hall.
• Assist students who are in need of academic support during the study hall, and work with school staff to help students achieve and retain activity eligibility, as agreed upon by the school and EDP administrators.
• Any and all additional assignments that may be assigned by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees