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About the Role

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic individuals to fill the part-time role of after-school Academic Enrichment Coach. This role is critical to the successful operation of the after-school program, focusing on providing a safe and positive environment for school-age children and offering opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic/personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate supervision at all times to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of program participants.
• Act as an agent of safety for campers, taking responsibility for personal well-being and the well-being of others.
• Keep the immediate supervisor informed daily of any concerns regarding participants, staff, or the facility.
• Engage participants in meaningful activities, lesson plans, and special events that are structured, age-appropriate, fun, exciting, and challenging, based on values in arts, STEM, character development, literacy, creative expression, community service, physical fitness, and/or nutrition.
• Prepare the learning environment and necessary supplies for program activities.
• Assume responsibility for the cleanliness and organization of the camp room, program supplies, and activity space.
• Support the planning and implementation of all activities, including learning initiatives, field trips, and culminating performances.
• Provide support to Activity Specialists with activity implementation.
• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
• Serve as a positive role model for participants.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child’s strengths and areas of growth.
• Take a leadership role in providing regular updates to caregivers.
• Attend all required training sessions and actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Ensure that groups are in ratio.
• Help with homework and prepare students to demonstrate newly acquired skills in Sports and Arts.
• Participate in activities and trips while providing and maintaining a safe working environment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have reliable communication/computer devices at home with the capacity to access the internet consistently to respond to organizational emails as well as complete training before the start of work (if needed).
• The job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health at the time of offer and acceptance.

Skills

• Desire to work directly with children
• Ability to work as a team member
• Responsible
• Friendly
• Enthusiastic
• Actively engaged
• Patient
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to adhere to all policies/procedures
• Open to feedback
• Desire to grow professionally

Location

• New York City Public School

Work Type

• Part-Time
• In Person

Experience Level

• Experience working with children strongly preferred

Education Level

• High School Diploma required
• Some college preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $17.50/hr

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.