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About the Role

The Instructor will provide a safe, caring, and enriching opportunity for participants in the COMPASS/SONYC Programs. This role involves implementing a project-based learning experience using UAU’s curriculum to help participants strengthen their educational skills and lead specialized activities such as STEAM, art, organized sports, music, literacy, and academic support.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence of curriculum development and collaborate with the Program Director and Educational School-Based Content Specialist.
• Implement and assist with the development of specialized activity lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Provide individualized and group lessons utilizing a variation of teaching methods for programming curriculum.
• Independently supervise and manage groups of participants.
• Translate lesson plans into engaging learning experiences that create a fun and visually appealing environment.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of participants.
• Facilitate a safe and productive learning environment for all participants.
• Model, enforce, teach, and develop age-appropriate social, physical, and emotional behaviors.
• Employ positive behavior management strategies for disruptive and negative behaviors.
• Demonstrate positive leadership and act as a positive role model to participants.
• Abide by all compliance and safety protocols as outlined by the NYC Department of Health, NYC Department of Education, OCFS, DYCD, and UAU.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Matriculated college student or better from an accredited university or college preferred.
• Knowledge of a particular subject area or specialty required such as but not limited to; STEAM, Art, Music, Various Organized Sports etc.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with children in a classroom setting, working with children less than 13 years of age.
• Minimum 1 year of prior experience teaching or facilitating group activities, with children less than 13 years of age.
• Must be culturally competent - ability to understand, be sensitive to the needs of, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures.
• Must pass reference and background checks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and mathematical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independently.
• Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed.
• Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Ability to observe details at close range.

Skills

• STEAM
• Art
• Music
• Organized Sports
• Literacy
• Academic Support
• Curriculum Development
• Lesson Planning
• Teaching Methods
• Behavior Management
• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management

Location

• Staten Island, NY

Work Type

• In Person
• Part Time

Experience Level

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with children
• Minimum 1 year of prior experience teaching or facilitating group activities

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED
• Matriculated college student or better preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $40.00 - $43.00 Hourly

About the Company

• United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages.
• UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities.
• The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities.
• UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future.

Equal Opportunity

• EOE