Dear Graduate Students, FYI, here's a part-time employment opportunity that may be of interest to some of you. Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Klapper Hall 604 Queens, NY 11367-1597 caroline.hong@qc.cuny.edu ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Oswald Araujo <oaraujo@qchnyc.org> Date: Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 8:38 PM Subject: Queens Community House's Beacon Program @ JHS 210 is NOW HIRING Group Leaders and Activity Specialists To: Good evening, Queens Community House's Beacon Program @ JHS 210 is NOW HIRING Group Leaders and Activity Specialists. Beacon programs are school-based youth and community development centers. Our Beacons primarily service participants in Kindergarten up to Grade 12, in addition to adults of all ages. I'm hoping that reaching out to you and your office can be mutually beneficial. Please see job posting below and help us spread the word. *Queens Community House’s Beacon Programs are seeking passionate, motivated, eager to learn Group Leaders and Activity Specialists to enthusiastically and actively supervise, engage and develop youth participants in grades ranging from Kindergarten-12th.* *Candidates with experience, talents 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, engage and ensure safety of 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. - Genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities, observation, coaching, and feedback. - Some availability Mon – Fri between 2:00pm to 9:30pm and/or Sat between 9am – 5pm; totaling a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 19 hours per week. - 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. *Locations:* *Forest Hills – Beacon @ JHS 190* 68-17 Austin St, Forest Hills, NY 11375 <https://maps.google.com/?q=68-17+Austin+St,+Forest+Hills,+NY+11375&entry=gmail&source=g> *Jackson Heights - Beacon @ PS 149 * 93-11 34 Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 <https://maps.google.com/?q=93-11+34+Ave,+Jackson+Heights,+NY+11372&entry=gmail&source=g> *Ozone Park - Beacon @ JHS 210 * 93-11 101st Ave, Ozone Park, NY 11416 *Start/End Date:* Immediately / N/A *Specific Days and Times Needed:* Some availability Mon – Fri between 2:00pm to 9:30pm and/or Sat between 9am – 5pm; totaling a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 19 hours per week *Minimum Hours/Week:* 7 hours/week *Maximum Hours/Week:* 19 hours/week *Interested applicants should send resume and a cover letter to Daphne Agard at: ydcjhs210@qchnyc.org <ydcjhs210@qchnyc.org>. * *Cover letter should state: * *1) Why you think you would make a good candidate, including your specific skills, talents and experiences that would contribute to our team.* *2) Days and times that you are available to work.* *Minimum Hourly Rate of $13; Rates Commensurate with Experience; Internship Opportunities May Be Available* More info about Queens Community House and Beacon Program @ JHS 210: Queens Community House (QCH) serves residents of all ages, races and ethnicities while supporting the viability of neighborhoods and of Queens. Our mission is to provide individuals and families with the tools to enrich their lives and build healthy, inclusive communities. Each year, we help thousands of Queens residents to thrive in school and make healthy life choices, to succeed in educating themselves and become engaged neighbors, to stabilize their housing situation, and to make the most of their senior years. Today, we provide programs for residents in 25 program sites in 11 neighborhoods across Queens Beacon programs are collaborative school-based youth and community development centers serving children age six and older, and adults of all ages. The Beacon operates Monday-Friday from 1:30PM-9:30PM, Saturdays from 10AM – 5PM, and during school holidays, school recesses and in the summer from 8AM to 6PM. Our Beacon is designed to guide participants to develop both positive social connections and a sense of community, explore interests and passions, become life-long learners, gain meaningful experiences, develop the skills and the mindset they need to succeed in their educational and career settings, and to become active participants and leaders in their neighborhoods. Thank you! Ozzie Araujo Director, Beacon Services *Queens Community House* 108-25 <https://maps.google.com/?q=108-25&entry=gmail&source=g> 62nd Drive Forest Hills, NY 11375 Tel: (917) 714-9732 www.queenscommunityhouse.org Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/QueensCommunityHouse>, Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/qchnyc/>, Twitter <https://twitter.com/QCHnyc?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor> <https://twitter.com/QCHnyc?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor> <https://twitter.com/QCHnyc?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor> [image: 1506007068304_image001.png]