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Summer Team Leader

Job Details

Job Location

730 Bryant Avenue, Bronx NY 10474 - Bronx, NY

Position Type

Seasonal

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$21.00 Hourly

Description

Position Title:

Team Leader, Seasonal/Summer

Position Type:

Seasonal, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Schedule:

34 hours/week

Format:

Fully Onsite

Department/Program:

Beacon Hunts Point

Location:

730 Bryant Ave., Bronx, NY 10474

Direct Supervisor:

Assistant Director, Beacon Hunts Point

Direct Reports (if any):

N/A

About Graham:

Graham provides life-changing tools and resources for children, young adults and families who face some of the most difficult obstacles caused by poverty, racial injustice, and lack of access to educational opportunities, living wage employment, quality healthcare, and affordable housing.

We collaborate with communities and strong partners to create and implement innovative strategies so everyone can lead healthy, joyful, and successful lives.

Program Description:

Beacon programs are school-based community centers serving children age six and older, and adults. There are currently 91 Beacons located throughout the five boroughs of New York City operating in the afternoons and evenings, on weekends, and during school holidays and vacation periods, including the summer. Beacons provide Our goal is to give each participant, regardless of age, a positive and fun learning experience in a safe, friendly environment.

Principal Objective/Role Overview:

Team Leaders will support the Instructor with a class of students that are assigned by grade level. Classes take place during the summer months.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Assist the Instructor in leading lesson plans in a variety of areas including sports/recreation, arts, dance and STEM

+ Organizing team games such as soccer, softball, and basketball, explaining the rules and acting as referee or umpire throughout the game

+ Leading activities such as crafts and art, demonstrating various techniques and encouraging children to come up with ideas

+ Create a safe, bully-free environment for all participants.

+ Maintain accurate student attendance reports.

+ Complete other administrative tasks as required.

+ Attend mandatory staff meetings and professional development trainings

+ Ensure that the learning environment is clean, safe and materials are prepared.

+ Use positive classroom management techniques .

Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

+ Experience working with school age youth required; one year experience working with school age youth in an afterschool environment preferred.

+ High school diploma or equivalencyrequired, Some college preferred,

+ Experience in working with students from diverse backgrounds, specifically low-income communities.

+ Spanish fluency preferred, but not required

+ CPR, First Aid and AED certified preferred, but not required

+ Track record of good customer service and organization skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to design lesson plans and/or teach from a qualified curriculum.

+ Strong group and classroom management skills.

Salary & Compensation:

+ Base Salary or Hourly Rate: $21.00/hour

+ FLSAStatus: Non-Exempt

EEO Statement

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Graham hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Graham believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.