New York Edge
Leadership Specialist – New York Edge
Base pay range: $20.00/hr – $25.00/hr
New York Edge is the largest provider of after‑school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each year, academic programs—including STEM, the arts, sports and wellness, and college access—help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school. Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children.
The Extended Day Activity Instructor is responsible for leading after‑school programming for children and teens at New York Edge program sites. The activity instructor will teach or co‑lead activities in one of the following areas: STEM, visual art, performing art, literacy, student leadership and character development, sports, health and wellness, business, finance and entrepreneurship, math, media arts, journalism, botany, urban agriculture, history. The instructor is a dual‑reporting role, supporting the curriculum and instruction department team by designing lesson plans and implementing curricula across New York Edge program sites. They will also support the program director by preparing activity materials and explaining principles, techniques, and safety procedures to student participants.
SCHEDULE: Part‑time, Monday – Friday, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm (days/shifts vary depending on site needs). This role requires you to be present in person.
Essential Job Functions
Build strong relationships with and among students
Implement an approved LEADERSHIP curriculum
Guide peer discussions to relevant leadership topics
Teach or co‑lead daily activities
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students
Participate in ongoing professional development activities
Prepare materials for daily activities
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests
Support the coordination of program events
Input data and prepare reports
Administer pre‑and post‑assessments and evaluations for student activities
Qualities We’re Looking For
Demonstrated ability to lead activities with children and teens
Creativity
Excellent communication, organizational, and time‑management skills
Experience working with children and/or teens
Ability to multitask and manage workflow in a fast‑paced environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, school personnel, parents
Sensitivity to social‑emotional needs and characteristics of students
Self‑starter who takes initiative
Flexibility, reliability, and sound judgmentOther duties as assigned
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
College credits and/or degrees are highly preferred
Minimum of two years of instructing experience
Experience working with children strongly preferred
May be required to walk up and down stairs
May have to lift or move objects/materials as needed
Work is permitted mostly within a New York City Public School but may require interaction with community‑at‑large during trips or events
Specialists will be required to report to the school building and interact with staff, students, parents, and school administration. At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health.
New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
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New York Edge is the largest provider of after‑school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each year, academic programs—including STEM, the arts, sports and wellness, and college access—help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school. Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children.
The Extended Day Activity Instructor is responsible for leading after‑school programming for children and teens at New York Edge program sites. The activity instructor will teach or co‑lead activities in one of the following areas: STEM, visual art, performing art, literacy, student leadership and character development, sports, health and wellness, business, finance and entrepreneurship, math, media arts, journalism, botany, urban agriculture, history. The instructor is a dual‑reporting role, supporting the curriculum and instruction department team by designing lesson plans and implementing curricula across New York Edge program sites. They will also support the program director by preparing activity materials and explaining principles, techniques, and safety procedures to student participants.
SCHEDULE: Part‑time, Monday – Friday, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm (days/shifts vary depending on site needs). This role requires you to be present in person.
Essential Job Functions
Build strong relationships with and among students
Implement an approved LEADERSHIP curriculum
Guide peer discussions to relevant leadership topics
Teach or co‑lead daily activities
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students
Participate in ongoing professional development activities
Prepare materials for daily activities
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests
Support the coordination of program events
Input data and prepare reports
Administer pre‑and post‑assessments and evaluations for student activities
Qualities We’re Looking For
Demonstrated ability to lead activities with children and teens
Creativity
Excellent communication, organizational, and time‑management skills
Experience working with children and/or teens
Ability to multitask and manage workflow in a fast‑paced environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, school personnel, parents
Sensitivity to social‑emotional needs and characteristics of students
Self‑starter who takes initiative
Flexibility, reliability, and sound judgmentOther duties as assigned
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
College credits and/or degrees are highly preferred
Minimum of two years of instructing experience
Experience working with children strongly preferred
May be required to walk up and down stairs
May have to lift or move objects/materials as needed
Work is permitted mostly within a New York City Public School but may require interaction with community‑at‑large during trips or events
Specialists will be required to report to the school building and interact with staff, students, parents, and school administration. At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health.
New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
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