Literacy Specialist Brooklyn

NEW YORK EDGE•Brooklyn, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Its academic programs serve 40,000 students each year. The Literacy Specialist is a multi-site instructional leader who works closely with Site Directors to support Academic Enrichment Coaches and Activity Specialists in delivering literacy-based curricula and thematic projects. The role also supports curriculum and instruction across program sites by designing lesson plans and implementing curricula, while preparing activity materials and explaining principles, techniques, and safety procedures to students. This is an in-person, part-time position scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; days and shifts vary depending on site needs. Work is primarily in a New York City public school, with possible interaction with the community during trips or events. The Specialist reports to school buildings and interacts with staff, students, parents, and school administration. Safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health are required at the time of offer and acceptance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Demonstrated ability to lead activities with children and teens.
Experience working with children and/or teens.
Knowledge of state and national literacy efforts.
Broad knowledge of principles and practices of current educational trends in literacy curriculum, with experience successfully teaching and instructing youth.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to multitask and manage workflow in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, school personnel, and parents.
Sensitivity to students’ social-emotional needs and characteristics.
Self-starter who takes initiative.
Flexibility, reliability, and sound judgment.
Must obtain safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health at the time of offer and acceptance.

Nice To Haves

College credits and/or degrees are highly preferred.
Experience working with children is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with and among students.
Teach or co-lead daily activities.
Set clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate them to students.
Participate in ongoing professional development.
Prepare materials for daily activities.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ needs and interests.
Support coordination of program events.
Input data and prepare reports.
Administer pre- and post-assessments and evaluations for student activities.
Collaborate with Site Directors to support front-line staff delivering literacy-based curricula and thematic projects.
Design lesson plans and implement curricula across New York Edge program sites.
Prepare activity materials and explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to student participants.
Perform other duties as assigned.