Instructor, Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

CAMBA•New York, NY

7d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 73,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP): Through this New York City Department of Youth and Community Development sponsored program, CAMBA places youth ages 14 to 24 in minimum wage work experiences and oversees their employment. Youth work for six weeks during July and August, and placements are made in both public agencies and private non-profits. Types of work include clerical, custodial, teacher’s aides, library assistants, hospital and recreational aides. As a project sponsor since 1995, CAMBA distributes applications, conducts intake, develops jobs, and monitors employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S.W.) and two years of applicable experience and/or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Design daily lesson plans to meet core course objectives.
Personally assess each client's level of ability to ensure appropriate placement.
Prepare and distribute instructional materials for classroom/homework use.
Provide classroom instruction on the subject of the course.
Manage the classroom effectively to maximize client learning.
Review at-home assignments in class.
Prepare, distribute, and grade periodic written assessments of clients' progress.
Communicate with CAMBA career advisors, case managers, counselors, etc. regarding apparent barriers to client success (e.g., child daycare needs, possible health/housing issues, etc.).
Refer clients to other CAMBA services to assist clients in eliminating barriers to success.
Maintain daily client attendance records.
Prepare reports on clients' attendance and progress, as required.
Maintain and update clients' learning portfolios.
Coordinate with other CAMBA personnel (and, sometimes, with outside organizations) regarding next steps in clients' progress toward their goals.
Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
May conference clients' cases with appropriate Career Advisor and Job Developer to ensure job placement and retention.