Reporting directly to the Program Director and Assistant Director, the After-School Instructor is primarily responsible for delivering activities, including tailoring the curriculum for different levels of instruction and developing lesson plans. The Instructor will teach students in grades K–5 on a variety of activities such as STEM, dance, P.E., literacy, arts and crafts, and more.
This position is part of our Youth and Family Services offered at Sunnyside Community Services, which includes a pre-kindergarten program, after-school programs for elementary and middle school students, high school job readiness, career readiness, enrichment programming, and Adult and Immigrant Services.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a group of K–5th grade students along with the Group Leader and provide for the safety and wellbeing of participants.
- Plan, develop and implement age-appropriate activities, lesson plans, events, and projects relevant to program themes that include presentations and visuals for participants in the areas of art, literacy, dance, STEM, SEL, and physical fitness, both onsite and in-person.
- Prepare materials and examples in advance for student understanding during activities.
- Submit lesson plans and presentations in a timely manner and meet necessary deadlines.
- Provide homework help and track completion of participant assignments.
- Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, homework completion, sign-in/out forms, behavior reports, incident reports, health checks, and cleaning logs as appropriate).
- Meet regularly with supervisor and other staff members to share best practices and address challenges.
- Attend essential workshops and mandated trainings.
- Adhere to all Department of Health, Department of Education, DYCD, and SCS expectations and regulations.
- Maintain the cleanliness of program space in accordance with CDC guidelines and ensure program supplies are well organized and in good condition.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years old or older.
- Must be available Monday – Friday, 2 – 5:45 pm. Limited flexibility to accommodate school schedules.
- High school diploma required; some college of relevant degree preferred.
- Relevant experience working with youth – facilitating lessons for a group, lesson planning, and group management (training available).
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- After-school staff are expected to be committed to the position until the end of the school year. They are welcome to reapply for a summer camp position.
Compensation: $18.00 – $18.75 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 2 – 5:45 pm, plus 13 preselected holidays (8 am – 6 pm)
Dates: September 9, 2024 – June 30, 2025
Location: P.S. 150Q in Sunnyside, Queens
How to Apply
Email a cover letter and resume to Lizzette Mejia-Gil, Program Director at lmejia@scsny.org. Please indicate “After-School Instructor” in the email subject line.
All positions at Sunnyside Community Services are filled without regard to race/color, religion/creed, national origin, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy-related condition or lactation, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, height, weight, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/ sex offenses, predisposing genetic characteristic, immigration or citizenship status, prior arrest or conviction record, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, pre-employment marijuana testing, union affiliation/activity, or for reporting or opposing discrimination on these bases or for reporting or opposing violations of workplace health and safety, pay equity or practices, or for participating in any internal o any legally protected status listed in the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). All are encouraged to apply.
Sunnyside Community Services strives to address, explore, and educate all our stakeholders about the diversity of human experience and to advance and integrate racial equity and social justice into all organizational policies and programs. We believe that everyone, regardless of who they are or what they do for the organization, should feel equally involved and supported. Sunnyside Community Services represents a commitment to considering the whole person and how systemic barriers and access to opportunities can affect their well-being.
Sunnyside Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.