Summer Literacy Specialist - Queens
About The Position
New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Summer Camp Literacy Specialists . Multiple Openings across 5 Boroughs! Who we are: New York Edge is a non-profit organization and one of the largest providers of school-based afterschool programs in New York City and the metropolitan region serving over 25,000 elementary, middle, and high school students each year. The mission of New York Edge is to help bridge the opportunity gap among students in underinvested communities by providing programs designed to improve academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, and leadership skills for success in life. What is A Literacy Specialist: New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic people to fill the seasonal role of Summer Day Camp Literacy Instructor. In this role, you will be critical to the successful operation of the Summer Day Camp program. Specialists are responsible for leading Summer activities for children and teens at New York Edge program sites.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Must be 18 years old
- Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of current educational trends in Literacy curriculum and experience successfully teaching and instructing youth .
Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with and among students
- Teach or co-lead daily activities
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students
- Knowledge of state and National Literacy efforts
- Other Duties as assigned by supervisor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
