Job Summary:

• Type: Part time, temporary
• Pay: $22 an hour
• This role requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine to be considered for employment.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and enrollment in college in a related field (Education/Human Development/Sociology/etc.) required
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in after-school or camp settings
• Strong content knowledge of Common Core Standards
• Thorough knowledge of appropriate skill development strategies for students grades K-5
• Interest in providing quality hands-on, inquiry based projects, enrichment, and recreation experiences to youth in grades k-5
• Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work with students from a variety of academic backgrounds and skill levels
• Strong organizational, multitask, and follow through skills
• Self-motivated ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and positive team-oriented attitude
• Bilingual preferred (Cantonese/English or Mandarin/English)
• Must be able to be on site by 2:45pm, Monday to Friday
• Must be able to attend some daytime meetings and trainings
• Must be able to work holidays

Responsibilities:

• On selected days, work with the Department of Education teacher(s) in the classroom using a co-teaching model and on the remaining days lead the class in enrichment, recreation, and Social Emotional Learning activities
• Plan and execute appropriate hands-on inquiry based projects, enrichment, and recreation experiences
• Provide group and individual instruction utilizing curriculum provided
• Find/create opportunities for students to expand and build upon their interests
• Distribute materials and information relevant to the activity
• Maintain records of all participants and activities including attendance sheets and progress within the activity
• Review and assess individual students via surveys, observation, double entry journals, etc.
• Prepare students for sharing’s, culminating events, and exhibits
• Attend mandatory trainings in compliance with NYC DOH regulations
• Provide Henry Street Settlement with all of the required paperwork, certifications, and support documents in compliance with NYC DOH regulations
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Physical Requirement(s):

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time as needed
• Ability to work onsite in the Lower East Side
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19