Instructor

PROMESA R.H.C.F.•New York, NY

9d•$0 - $18,720•Onsite

About The Position

Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond for over 50 years. As one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, we serve over 150,000 individuals annually. Our programs cater to individuals of all ages and developmental levels, from young children in daycare to older adults in senior centers. Our community-based services are integrated, bilingual, and culturally competent.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Analytical, Communication and Organizational skills
2 years minimum of experience working with youth preferred
Bilingual a plus
Computer literate, including experience with Microsoft Office, local area networks and the Internet.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred

Responsibilities

Provide intensive and extensive academic assistance in developing and implementing program activities.
Maintain the day-to-day compliance of the After School Program.
Provide homework assistance, recreational activities, leadership development, education and career development, health & life skills, the arts, and sports & fitness.
Maintain rules and regulations while always keeping the children’s need highest priority.
Organize, teach and/or provide academic and recreational enhancement services to the ACDP program for children ages 5-13.
Understand and enforce after-school program expectations, policies, and protocols.
Design and implement educational and recreational activities.
Actively participate in program-wide or division-wide activities.
Facilitate the adherence to the afterschool schedule.
Supervise homework and other in-class activities.
Communicate with Program Coordinator about any schedule modifications or important behavioral or environmental issues.
Demonstrate appropriate communication with families, teachers, staff, and children.
Attend regular staff meetings and Professional Development training.
Track attendance, performance, and behavior (positive and negative) through accurate record keeping.
Report regularly to the Director of After-School Services and as necessary to the Agency Director of Educational and other program directors.
Collaborate with the after-school staff at other after-school sites.
Organize special events as necessary.
Assist individual students with homework as time permits.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.