Instructor

The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc. • Hudson, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties Inc. is hiring an Instructor for the Hudson LEAPS afterschool program, which serves youth in grades K–8. The Instructor develops lesson plans and facilitates structured, age-appropriate educational, recreational, and skill-building activities. The role helps foster positive social interactions, models and teaches socially acceptable behaviors, and maintains regular contact with parents and teachers.

The program provides educational support, recreational opportunities, skill building, character education, and a nutritional snack during daily three-hour sessions. Its activities promote positive attitudes toward school, delayed childbearing, and violence prevention, and are designed to offer engaging alternatives for youth in Hudson. The Instructor works in partnership with youth to plan and conduct activities that support their goals, while respecting the cultural norms of youth and families.

This is a part-time position for 15 hours per week over a 40-week school year. The main worksite is 102 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson, NY 12534. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The pay rate is $26.70 per hour. The position also requires regularly working outside the office and in the field to engage with participants.

Requirements

• Experience in a classroom setting.
• Understand cultural family differences and values and remain non-judgmental.
• Understand HIPAA privacy laws and adhere to them.
• Be self-motivated.
• Have excellent verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse population across urban, suburban, and rural cultures, and with community members from varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Intermediate competency in the Windows operating environment, including Microsoft Office applications, databases, email, trainings, and payroll.
• Offers are contingent on the candidate’s ability to obtain Statewide Central Registry and fingerprint clearance.
• A valid NYS Driver’s License is required.

Nice To Haves

• Background in the arts, such as drama, dance, or theater, or coaching experience.
• A clean motor vehicle record (MVR) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide an atmosphere that builds friendships, encourages healthy social interactions, and promotes recreational opportunities for children.
• Create lesson plans incorporating creative learning activities.
• Communicate clearly with youth using active listening skills.
• Establish and maintain professional boundaries.
• Define expectations clearly and offer reassurance and encouragement.
• Motivate youth to identify and select appropriate activities.
• Respect youth and families’ cultural norms when selecting activities.
• Plan and conduct age-appropriate activities in partnership with youth to achieve their established goals.
• Model and teach socially acceptable behaviors.
• Maintain regular contact with parents and teachers.
• Work regularly outside the office and in the field to engage with participants.

Benefits

• Voluntary telemedicine (Concierge Medical)
• Voluntary 401K plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• NYS paid sick leave
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic, diverse, and supportive behavioral health organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed