Special Education Tutor - Harlem, NY

Company: Boys Club of NY
Location: New York
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

Position: Special Education Tutor Location: 321 East 111th St. New York, NY 10029Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour Hours: 10 hours per week Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt Fall Schedule: September 3rd - December 20th About Us Since 1876, The Boys' Club of New York (BCNY) has been partnering with boys and young men in after-school, weekend, and summer programs that support youth growth and development. BCNY's two well-equipped clubhouses in East Harlem and Flushing and its wilderness camp in Harriman State Park offer activities and programs remarkable in their range. From swimming to robotics and enjoying ice skating in Central Park and a trip to the theatre on Saturdays, BCNY programs and events deepen interests and skills and are free of charge to members and their families. With the increase in youth directly impacted by the shelter and homelessness crisis in New York City, BCNY is dedicated to increasing equitable access to its free, high quality youth programs that foster brave spaces where boys and young men can connect, have fun and build lifelong friendships with peers and mentor. Part of that mission is our commitment to BCNY's expansion sites in the Bronx and Brooklyn that engage members within their communities with the same youth-centered ethos the organization is known for. Our dedicated and highly skilled staff and our professional advisory council have made BCNY a leader in youth programming across the field and we invite you join our team as we partner with boys and young men as they journey through their childhoods and our clubhouses. Job Summary Tutors will work one-on-one and/or in small groups with boys between 6-12 years of age, who require special education instruction and modifications, administer diagnostics on boys with academic needs when appropriate, support other tutors in their instruction techniques, and help create strong programs (such as specific clubs or preparation courses). Job Requirements - Frontline employees are not required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, BCNY strongly encourages all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and obtain a booster shot.
Responsibilities --- Plan, organize, and implement appropriate programs and lesson plans to enhance skill development of participants --- Work regularly with the Education Director and other relevant staff to assess the needs of individual students and adapt lessons to meet those needs --- Observe and track member progress and attendance --- Reinforce positive student behavior and clubhouse rules; maintain a positive relationship with all members, families and staff --- Write, implement and adapt a curriculum and training methods that meets participants' interests --- Other duties as assigned --- Attend required department meetings and professional development trainings Qualifications--- Minimum bachelor's degree with a focus in Special Education and/or other highly relevant field --- At least 2 years of experience as a Special Education Tutor or classroom teacher --- Experience working with students from 6-18 years old --- Comfort with students and subject content for high school level --- Teacher certification or formal education experience strongly preferred --- Knowledge of NYC school standards preferred --- Strong communication and organizational skills --- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and address the varying needs of the boys What We Offer--- PTO: Sick time only - -The Boys' Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer -and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. -If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation details: 30-30 Hourly Wage



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