Tutor/Teacher

The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties • Hudson, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties Inc. is looking to fill a part-time Tutor position for the Hudson Afterschool program. This program provides educational support, recreational opportunities, skill-building, character education, and a nutritional snack for participants in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. The program aims to promote positive attitudes towards school, delay childbearing, and prevent violence by offering engaging alternatives. Sessions are held every school day for 2.5 hours.

Requirements

• Must have current NYS Teaching License.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must have excellent verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of urban, suburban and rural cultures and with community members from varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Must be organized, flexible, energetic, and demonstrate an understanding of positive discipline approaches and conflict resolution.
• Attends SACC and program activity or instructional trainings as required.
• Regular and steady attendance is a requirement for all positions.
• All offers are contingent upon successful Statewide Central Registry (SCR), fingerprint clearance and possession of a valid NYS driver’s license with a MVR eligible for agency insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provides after-school support and supervision for the youth.
• Plans and conducts age-appropriate activities in partnership with the youth that address the goals established by the youth.
• Provide an atmosphere which builds friendships, encourages healthy social interactions and promotes recreational opportunities for children.
• Provides direct care staff with hands on training.
• Develops curriculum and lesson planning.
• Conducts community and parent outreach/engagement activities.
• Counted towards student to staff ratio.
• Communicates clearly with youth employing active listening skills.
• Establishes and maintains professional boundaries.
• Defines expectations clearly.
• Respects youth and families' cultural norms when selecting activities.
• Models and teaches socially acceptable behaviors.

Benefits

• Voluntary Telemedicine (Concierge Medical)
• Voluntary 401K plans
• EAP
• NYS paid sick leave
• Part of a dynamic, diverse, and supportive behavioral health organization whose mission is to "Provide education and advocacy, and to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities."

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED