Youth Educator, Summer - PS154

EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

East Side House Settlement, founded in 1891, is a 501(c)(3) organization serving the South Bronx since 1963. Dedicated to the community, it provides resources and opportunities, recognizing education as the foundation for economic improvement. Its youth education and technology programs aim to foster self-sufficiency and independence. As a community resource, East Side House also offers services to families and seniors. In 2020, the organization expanded its support with food distribution. The ESH summer programs provide students with additional learning time in a fun, engaging, and safe environment. Activities include homework help, robotics, team sports, karate, dance, and music, utilizing educational methods to reinforce skills needed for New York State standards for promotion and graduation. The primary responsibility of the Youth Educator is to design and lead diverse enrichment activities, requiring creative professionals experienced in areas such as civic engagement, music, visual arts, martial arts, media technology, dance, sports, and recreation, health awareness, and community leadership.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
Must have experience working with elementary schools, preferably in a racially, ethically, and socioemotionally diverse urban community.
Minimum of two years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required.
A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice.
Possess and ability to engage and lead activities in your area of specialty; strong communication skills, strong organizational skills, excellent judgment, ability to work in a team in various environments.
Must be able to communicate effectively with all participants while remaining professional at all times.
Must be able to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas, including responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance, and most importantly, professionalism.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
Department of Health Fingerprint Clearance
Department of Health Medical Clearance
Department of Education Fingerprint Clearance
State Central Registry (SCR) Clearance ($25.00 fee)
Staff Exclusion List (SEL) Clearance
Health Statement
COVID Vaccine Required
Online Training Mandated Reporter, 2 hours
Foundations of Health & Safety Training, 5 hours

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.
Candidates possessing skills in foreign languages, visual arts, music, or performing arts are strongly encouraged to apply.
Being bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

Identify, create, and facilitate age-appropriate, thematic-based lesson plans and activities.
Work as part of a collaborative team, providing support to any specialist implementing activities.
Prepare the learning working environment by creating a welcoming space that exhibits participant's work.
Build positive relations with youth and adults to serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, and behavior.
Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program by closely supervising all activities.
Assist in participant's enrollment, recording and submitting daily attendance records and other required documents to the program director.
Inspect daily all facilities (including shared spaces), equipment, and supplies; be sure all are accounted for and put away at the end of each day.
Demonstrate commitment to leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social change.
Organize storage areas and control the use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse and to minimize the time required for distribution and collection.
Maintain accurate program documentation (incident/accident/behavior reports, attendance & signin/sign-out sheets).
Understand and communicate the East Side House Settlement mission and the goals of the Compass program to the participants and community members.
Actively participate in all aspects of professional development, including scheduled supervision, team meetings, pre-service training, and additional paid professional development training required.
Demonstrate key competencies including initiative, teamwork, cooperation, preparedness, professionalism, reliability, and a willingness to improve continuously.
Organize and participate in external special events to promote the Agency's mission and image, cultivate relationships, and generate broad support.
Adhere to all ESH policies, practices, and procedures.