Youthlink Activity Specialist - Academic (Polo Ground Cornerstone)
About The Position
The Police Athletic League (PAL) of New York City is seeking part-time Academic Activity Specialists to provide high-quality academic support and enrichment opportunities for high school youth. These specialists will help students strengthen foundational skills, improve academic confidence, and achieve their educational goals. The role involves individualized and small-group tutoring in core math and ELA subjects, as well as support for college readiness preparation, including SAT and ACT test preparation. The Youthlink Activity Specialist will report to the Teen Supervisor and be supported by the Youthlink Director.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education or a related academic field required.
- Minimum of two years of classroom teaching or academic tutoring experience with high school-aged youth in a school or educational setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of New York State Learning Standards and high school curriculum, with the ability to provide instruction in one or more core academic subjects, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies.
- Experience preparing students for standardized assessments, including the SAT and ACT, with the ability to teach test-taking strategies, critical thinking, and study skills.
- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- All staff will be learning mental health, SEL, and special needs inclusion skills and expected to integrate them into programming.
Nice To Haves
- New York State teacher certification or eligibility for certification strongly preferred.
- Bi-lingual in Spanish, French, or Chinese preferred.
- Open to learning and growing.
Responsibilities
- Foster social and emotional competencies and mental and physical well-being in a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
- Provide individualized and small-group academic tutoring support in core subject areas, including English Language Arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and other areas based on student needs and program priorities.
- Facilitate college readiness activities, including SAT and ACT preparation, study skills development, test-taking strategies, and academic goal-setting to support students’ post-secondary aspirations.
- Be aware of students with IEPs and medical conditions in your groups and follow support plans to help the student with special needs to thrive.
- Respond appropriately when time-sensitive mental health services are needed such as suicide prevention, grief, and loss due to death or incarceration of a family member.
- Provide referrals to appropriate mental health services as needed.
- Work cooperatively with Group Leaders, professional staff, teachers, and other Program and school staff.
- Build positive relationships with youth and caretakers and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, and behavior.
- Attend meetings with staff, caretakers, volunteers, and community residents as needed.
- Interact with caretakers and keep open lines of communication.
Benefits
- health insurance
- flexible spending account options
- an employee assistance program
- tuition reimbursement
- pet insurance
- life insurance
- retirement savings options
- a generous paid time off policy
- training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
