Literacy Instructor - Harlem, NY

Boys Club of New York • New York, NY

80d • $35

About The Position

Founded in 1876, The Boys' Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, by providing effective programs and a supportive community. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways. BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact. The Lead Literacy Teacher will lead a group of 8 to 12 elementary-aged members through the curriculum, which supports the development of early reading skills and the love of reading. S/he will work with an assistant teacher to lead small-group, leveled Guided Reading sessions and whole-group read-a-louds and reading comprehension activities.

Requirements

• Experience working and/or teaching literacy or early reading in a school or youth program required
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree with a focus in a relevant field
• Experience with the Fountas and Pinnell assessment system strongly preferred
• At least 3 years of experience as literacy instructor, reading specialist or classroom teacher
• Ability to manage small- and medium-sized classrooms
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and to address the varying needs of the boys

Responsibilities

• Teach literacy-based lessons activities in small-group settings
• Promote love of learning by delivering engaging academic content
• Implement classroom management techniques in a way that is conducive to fun and learning
• Observe and track member progress and attendance
• Reinforce positive student behavior and clubhouse rules; maintain a positive relationship with all members, families and staff
• Write, implement and adapt a curriculum and training methods that meets participants' interests
• Attend required department meetings and professional development trainings
• Report any problems, member incidents and concerns to Education Director
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• PTO: Sick time only

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees