Dear Graduate Students, Hope you're all enjoying your summer so far! I'm just writing with a few announcements/reminders. - If you're planning to officially graduate this summer, the deadline to file on your CUNYfirst is this *Friday, July 1*. - It's not too late to register for a summer course. The 2nd Summer Session starts on *Tuesday, July 5*. Summer course descriptions are attached here. - A friendly reminder to please register ASAP for your Fall 2016 classes, if you haven't already. MA classes with low enrollments may be in danger of being canceled. Fall course descriptions are attached here. - Please see the email below for info re: a job opportunity to work at a summer camp. As always, please don't hesitate to email if you have any questions. Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Assistant 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 <oswaldaraujo@childcenterny.org> Date: Mon, Jun 27, 2016 at 4:06 PM Subject: Child Center of NY's Parsons Community School is now hiring for the upcoming 2016 summer Good evening, On Friday, we received notice from the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development of a rapid Summer Enrichment Camp Expansion. We currently have some summer openings that we're looking to immediately fill at the Child Center of NY's Parsons Community School and I'm hoping that reaching out to your office at Queens College will be mutually beneficial for both parties. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you require any additional information. The posting is below. *The Child Center of NY's Parsons Community School 2016 Summer Enrichment Camp is seeking passionate, highly-motivated, eager to learn Group Leaders and Activity Specialists to enthusiastically and actively supervise, engage and develop youth participants in grades ranging from 4-10.* *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 *Google Maps* <http://maps.google.com/?q=158-40+76th+Road%2C+Flushing%2C+NY%2C+11366%2C+us> *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 <oswaldaraujo@childcenterny.org> and Janiris Mena at janirismena@childcenterny.org <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.* *Hourly Rate Commensurate with Experience; Internship Opportunities May Be Available* Thank you! -- Oswald Araujo Director The Child Center of NY Parsons Community School 158-40 76th Road Flushing, New York 11366 Office: (718) 820-0760 www.childcenterny.org <http://childcenterny.org/index.php> <http://facebook.com/childcenterny> <http://twitter.com/childcenterny> <http://instagram.com/childcenterny> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-child-center-of-ny> IMPORTANT NOTICE: This e-mail is meant only for the use of the intended recipient. 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