Education Specialist – Literacy Educator @ MS 136/821 at CENTER FOR FAMILY LIFE IN SUNSET PARK INC

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

52000.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Literacy Skill-Building, Arts-Based Activities, Group Management, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Youth Development, Critical Thinking, Team Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Community Engagement, Bilingual Communication

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

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: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Strong Youth Development background Has skills working with youth of all ages and engaging them in critical thinking through engaging activities Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Flexibility 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 behaviors Bilingual: English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish, preferred III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS Build and maintain close, daily interactions with participants, co-workers, and supervisors Engage in discussions and training regarding receiving/providing information, discussing arising issues, explaining or interpreting guidelines/instructions, and instructing Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization. Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change Forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families Maintain contact as needed with participant’s families, school personnel, and external community groups to co-exist in the same space IV. WORKING CONDITIONS Actively engage and interact with children each day May be required to be active by walking, bending, standing, squatting, or sitting on the floor with children Demonstrated ability to maintain a high energy level Be comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities May 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 building V. 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 $48,000 - $52,000 and is commensurate with experience and education. Full-time position includes 35 hours of work per week on a variable schedule The 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 e.jones@centerforfamilylife.org

Responsibilities

The Education Specialist will create and facilitate arts-based literacy skill-building activities and small-group book clubs for middle school participants. They will also contribute to planning special events and attend professional development meetings.