Instructor (After School Program)
About The Position
The Instructor provides a safe, caring, and enriching opportunity for participants in the SONYC and COMPASS Programs. Under the direct supervision of the Education Specialist and Program Director, the Instructor delivers project-based learning using UAU’s educational and work-readiness curriculum to strengthen participants’ educational skills. The Instructor collaborates with Group Leaders to ensure participants receive appropriate assistance, guidance, and support during instruction. The role involves developing and delivering lessons, supervising youth, creating a supportive learning environment, and modeling positive behavior. The Instructor must follow applicable safety protocols and participate in ongoing professional development. Work may take place indoors or outdoors, depending on safe weather conditions, and scheduling is based on operational needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with children in a classroom setting required.
- Minimum 1 year of prior experience teaching or facilitating group activities.
- Cultural competence, including the ability to understand and be sensitive to people’s needs, communicate with them, and interact effectively across cultures.
- Must pass reference checks and background checks.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and mathematical skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independently.
- Willingness to take initiative and be flexible when needed.
- Ability to work collaboratively to achieve target objectives and outcomes.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and exchange accurate information.
- Ability to observe details at close range.
Nice To Haves
- Matriculated college student or higher at an accredited university or college.
- Knowledge of a particular subject area or specialty.
Responsibilities
- Implement and provide plans for the program’s curriculum.
- Provide evidence of curriculum development and collaborate with the Program Director and Education Specialist Assistant to develop lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Provide individualized and group lessons using a variety of teaching methods.
- Supervise and manage groups of participants.
- Translate lesson plans into learning experiences.
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ physical, social, and emotional development.
- Facilitate a safe and productive learning environment for youth.
- Create a fun and visually appealing environment for youth.
- Model, enforce, teach, and develop age-appropriate social, physical, and emotional behaviors.
- Use positive behavior management strategies for disruptive and negative behaviors.
- Demonstrate positive leadership and act as a positive role model to participants.
- Abide by safety protocols outlined by the Department of Health/OCFS, DYCD, and UAU.
- Participate in ongoing professional development.
- Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
