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About the Role

Extended Day Activity Instructors lead afterschool programming for children and teens at New York Edge after-school program sites. The STEM activity instructor supports the curriculum and instruction department by designing and implementing lesson plans and curricula. They also prepare STEM-based activity materials and explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to students.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with and among students
• Teach or co-lead daily activities
• Learn and facilitate STEM curriculum, including Math, Robotics, Science, Coding, Technology and/or Engineering
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities
• Prepare materials for daily activities
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' needs and interests
• Support the coordination of program events
• Input data and prepare reports
• Administer pre and post-assessments and evaluations for student activities

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in a variety of STEM activities and have prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youth
• May be required to walk up and down stairs
• May have to lift or move objects/materials as needed
• Work is permitted mostly within a New York City Public School but may be required to interact with community-at-large during trips or events
• Specialists will be required to report to the school building and interact with staff, students, parents, and school administration
• Job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead activities with children and teens
• Creativity
• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Experience working with children and teens
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to manage workflow in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, school personnel, parents
• Sensitive to social-emotional needs and characteristics of students
• Self-starter who takes initiative
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Sound judgment

Location

• New York City Public School

Work Type

• Part-Time
• In person

Experience Level

• Experience working with children strongly preferred

Education Level

• College credits in computer programming, engineering, education, math, science and/or similar related degrees are highly preferred

About the Company

• New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools.
• Each year, academic programs—including STEM, the arts, sports and wellness, and college access—help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school.
• Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children.

Equal Opportunity

• New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.