Full-time
Description
JOB TITLE : Education Specialist Literacy Educator @ MS 136 / 821
DEPARTMENT : School-Based Programming at MS 136 / 821
REPORTS TO : Program Director
Exemption : Non-Exempt
CENTER FOR FAMILY LIFE a nationally recognized social service program in Sunset Park Brooklyn is seeking an Education Specialist to work with middle school participants. Our community-school partnership at this middle school site provides a diverse range of daily in-school and out-of-school activities .
Programs are implemented by professional social workers artists educators and young adults from the community in collaboration with NYC Department of Education teachers and administrators. Our ideal candidate has knowledge and experience in literacy skill-building through the arts and will bring a passion for neighborhood-based work to enrich the lives of youth families and community.
I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to
- Create implement and facilitate arts-based literacy skill-building activities in an after-school setting
- Facilitate two small-group book clubs for middle school participants that build vocabulary
- Prepare and print up-to-date lesson plans for each activity
- Create interactive / hands-on project-based literacy activities in an after-school setting
- Utilize group-management skills to engage participants in a non-traditional classroom setting
- Contribute to the planning and execution of special events staff development training and other community-building activities
- Attend weekly professional development meetings
II. QUALIFICATIONS
Education / Degree minimum requirement : Bachelors degree or equivalent experienceStrong Youth Development backgroundHas skills working with youth of all ages and engaging them in critical thinking through engaging activitiesStrong interpersonal and organizational skillsFlexibility and the ability to work well as a member of a team of different disciplines (artists teachers young-adult staff)Interested in managing and creating positive experiences for groups of youth including participants with special needs and challenging behaviorsBilingual : English / Mandarin / Cantonese or English / Spanish preferredIII. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS
Build and maintain close daily interactions with participants co-workers and supervisorsEngage in discussions and training regarding receiving / providing information discussing arising issues explaining or interpreting guidelines / instructions and instructingHave a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.Possess a strong belief in peoples ability to grow and changeForge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their familiesMaintain contact as needed with participants families school personnel and external community groups to co-exist in the same spaceIV. WORKING CONDITIONS
Actively engage and interact with children each dayMay be required to be active by walking bending standing squatting or sitting on the floor with childrenDemonstrated ability to maintain a high energy levelBe comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activitiesMay be exposed to all weather conditions and might be required to work in various temperatures in order to facilitate activities in various locations inside and outside of the school buildingV. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Education Specialist / Literacy Educator ensures that the COMPASS program curriculum and goals are aligned with NYS Next Generation Learning Standards for English Language Arts and complement school-day instruction. This role supervises and collaborates with Activity Specialists in the creation of literacy-based productions exhibits and community events. The Education Specialist / Literacy Educator receives pre-service training and weekly supervision and participates in weekly professional development meetings.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Annual salary ranges from $48000 - $52000 and is commensurate with experience and education .Full-time position includes 35 hours of work per week on a variable scheduleThe comprehensive benefits package includes four weeks of paid vacation fourteen paid holidays medical dental and life insurance and retirement benefits. Additional voluntary benefits include disability critical illness and accident.To apply please contact Liz Jones at
Salary Description
$48000-$52000 / year commensurate with experience
Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
Early Childhood Education,Algebra,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Adult Education,Special Needs,Calculus,Teaching,Geometry,Experience with Children,Public Speaking
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Yearly Salary Salary : 48000 - 52000