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About the Role
Lead and supervise engaging activities for children/youth ages 5-16, creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment. Plan and deliver lessons, organize recreational activities and field trips, and support special events that enrich and engage children.
Responsibilities
- Manage the classroom and provide direct supervision to ensure a safe, structured, and engaging environment for all children/youth.
- Develop and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons and activities.
- Organize, attend, and supervise field trips.
- Coordinate and supervise team games and sporting events.
- Lead arts and crafts projects.
- Ensure children’s safety, participation, and engagement in all assigned activities.
- Assist with events, fairs, holiday celebrations, and theatrical plays.
- Maintain schedule flexibility, including occasional evening and weekend trips/events as needed.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- At least two years of direct experience working with children under age 13 years.
- Experience or demonstrated skills in STEM, dance, sports or the arts preferred.
- Competency in youth development and childcare.
- Group management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively and respectfully with people from all walks of life.
Skills
- STEM
- dance
- sports
- arts
- youth development
- childcare
- group management
- problem-solving
- conflict resolution
- communication
Location
- Jamaica, Queens, NY
Work Type
- full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years of experience working with children under 13
Education Level
- Associate's degree preferred
- High school diploma required
Salary/Compensations
- $47,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision)
- Employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan
- Commuter benefits
- Life insurance
- Work/Life Assistance Program
- 3 weeks vacation
- 10 sick days
- 3 personal days
- 12 paid holidays
About the Company
- Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC.
- Our family residences offer onsite programs accessible to families and the local community.
- Our goal is to positively impact families so they can thrive long after leaving our shelters.
Equal Opportunity
- Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.