Job description

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-6:00pm, Schedules may vary

Main Campus Location: Sunnyside Community Services Campus IS5 - 50-40 Jacobus Street Elmhurst NY 11373

Temp. Summer Location - I.S. 061 - 98-50 50 Avenue, Corona, NY 11368

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Campus Director and Assistant Director, Summer Instructors are primarily responsible for planning and instructing various levels of activities, including tailoring curriculum for specific classroom needs. Summer Instructors should be proficient in a variety of areas such as Literacy, STEAM, Crafts and Leadership.

This position will be a part of our Youth and Family Services Division offered at Sunnyside Community Services inc., which includes a pre-kindergarten program, multiple after-school programs for elementary and middle school youth, college and career readiness for HS aged youth, and adult & immigrant services.

Position Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of MS participants along with the additional Youth Workers and provide for the safety and well-being of participants.
• Ensure the completion of participant assignments.
• Tailor curriculum for each level of instruction to match participant’s needs.
• Develop age-appropriate lesson plans to be submitted in a timely manner.
• Prepare material and examples in advance for student understanding during activities.
• Assist with the planning and preparation of special events and projects.
• Meet regularly with supervisors and other staff members to share best practices and address challenges.
• Maintain the sanitization of program space and ensure program supplies are well organized, cleaned and in good condition.
• Ensuring Health and safety protocols/ policies are maintained.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years old or older
• Must be available M-F during program hours through August 18th.
• High School Diploma, some college of relevant degree preferred.
• Experience working with youth and experience working in an afterschool environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• This position begins after clearances and required online training is complete.
• This position begins the last week of June through August after clearances are completed.

How to apply: E-mail a cover letter and resume.

Please use the following subject header template “First and Last Name_IS5 Summer Instructor”

Sunnyside Community Services’ strength lies in its ability to work with people at every stage in their lives and in their own communities. We pride ourselves in an approach that is comprehensive, caring and community based.

All positions at Sunnyside Community Services are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply. Sunnyside Community Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Corona, NY 11368: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• youth work: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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