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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 critical role involves providing a safe and positive environment for school-age children, offering opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic/personal growth. Coaches will also participate in activities and trips while maintaining a safe environment, assisting with homework, and preparing students to demonstrate newly acquired skills in Sports and Arts.

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 one's 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 that is 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.
Report to the school and interact with staff, students, parents, and school administration.

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)
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 and adhere to all policies/procedures
Open to feedback with a desire to grow professionally
Experience working with children strongly preferred

Location

New York City Public School

Work Type

Part-Time
In-person

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.