Summer Mentor -Elementary Program - South Ozone Park Queens

South Asian Youth Action Inc.•New York, NY

4d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

As a Mentor for Elementary School Programs, you will design an engaging and intellectually stimulating experience for students while supervising and ensuring the safety of the youth under your care. You will develop a rapport, provide guidance, and serve as a role model for youth.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or current college students preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
Prior experience working with school age children required.
Interest and experience in youth development, academic enrichment and creating interactive, educational/artistic activities.
A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice.
Comply with School Age Child Care (SACC) requirements including background check and medical clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Create a fun, safe, and structured environment for youth which is inclusive to all youth, parents, staff, and key stakeholders.
Plan, develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum including interactive challenging activities and games that enable the youth to develop core competencies and social emotional skills.
Manage classroom and maintain positive learning environment
Provide assistance with homework and encourage academic progress; feel comfortable providing homework help
Actively monitor and engage youth during all program activities including meals, transitions, field trips, clubs, program activities, recreation and dismissal.
Provide guidance, problem-solving facilitation, and behavior modification direction.
Serve as a role model for youth by demonstrating professional language and behavior.
Develop positive, caring relationships with young people and their families.
Use youth development principles to improve program quality and support youth’s growth.
Collaborate and communicate constructively with supervisory staff and team members.
Ensure proper care of all spaces and materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Program Director.
Complete and submit in a timely manner all program reports relative to this position, including but not limited to: supply request, lesson plans, incident reports, attendance, snack count and timesheets.
A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice.
Comply with School Age Child Care (SACC) requirements including background check and medical clearance.