Candidates with experience, talent and passion teaching specific activities or theme-based clubs including: literacy, arts, science, technology, engineering, math, cooking, drama, dance, youth council, leadership, service-learning or sports are encouraged to apply and highlight those talents and experiences. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Actively monitor and engage participants during all program activities, including pick-up, snack, transitions, field trips, clubs, activities, and dismissal.

· Create Project-Based Learning curricula with lesson plans for each group session. Utilize curricula and lesson plans to facilitate purposeful and engaging activities and on-going theme-based projects catered to the age, stage and interests of participants as well as the needs of the school community.  

· Assist participants with literacy; encourage academic effort and efficacy.

· Collaborate with co-workers and program supervisors around effective program operations; uphold all safety and emergency standards and procedures.

· Always demonstrate professional behavior. Serve as a positive role model for participants and maintain appropriate and professional boundaries with participants at all times.

· Actively participate in training and professional development to continuously increase knowledge, principles and practices of child and youth development and actively use this knowledge to achieve the goals of the program.

· Promote responsible and healthy decision-making among all participants.

· Develop leadership skills, team-building and self-advocacy among all participants.

· Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity.

· Foster academic and non-academic skills and broaden participant horizons. 

· Maintain accurate daily attendance records for all assigned activities.

Required Skills/Experience:

· One year After-school work experience, one full summer camp work experience, or two years related experience.

· Interest and experience in youth development and academic enrichment.

· A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities, observation, coaching, and feedback.

· Availability between 8:00am-6:00 p.m.; 20-30 hours per week Monday-Friday .

· Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with a broad range of people including school staff, parents, co-workers and supervisors.

· Ability to meet School Age Child Care (SACC) requirements and obtain clearances including: background checks, fingerprinting by NYC Dept of Health, fingerprinting by NYC Dept of Ed, annual medical clearance and annual TB test documentation.

· Ability to effectively manage time and to demonstrate strong organizational skills.

· Ability to obtain and submit educational documentation as well as three letters of reference.

Location:

Parsons Community School

158-40 76th Road

Flushing, NY, 11366

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Public Transportation:

Bus (Q25 or Q34 via the E train to Jamaica Center (or) Q25 or Q34 via the F train to Hillside Ave (or) Q46 via the E or F to Union Tpke)

Start/End Date:

07/01/16- 08/19/16

Specific Days Needed:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

 Minimum Hours/Week:

 20 hours/week

Maximum Hours/Week:

30 hours/week

Interested applicants should send resumes and a cover letter to Oswald Araujo at  oswaldaraujo@childcenterny.org and Janiris Mena at janirismena@childcenterny.org.   Cover letter should state why you think you would make a good candidate, including your specific skills, talents and experiences that would contribute to our team.