Educational Alliance, a 134-year-old New York institution, is a vibrant, dynamic organization serving New Yorkers from all walks of life. We serve everyone regardless of the language they speak, where they come from, or their socioeconomic status. We believe that everyone should have a chance to live a better life and that arts and culture, education, health and wellness, and social services can help lay that foundation. JOB PURPOSE Teachers are responsible for creating and implementing high-quality programming for After School. We are currently hiring for the following Teaching positions: Gymnastics/Aerobics Teachers are passionate about teaching their area of expertise in an informal, inclusive, educational setting. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Program Management - Submit weekly lesson plans to After School Program Manager, using the provided template - Develop and execute 40-minute-long weekly enrichment activities for groups of up to 18 students at a time grouped by age and inclusive of varying needs and abilities. Each enrichment class will take place across an 8-week progressive timeframe, also known as ‘quarters'. - Incorporate After School values and seasonal themes rooted in Jewish sensibilities into programming Logistics - Be responsible for overall cleanliness and organization of spaces and supplies - Work with After School Assistant and Program Manager on ordering of supplies for enrichment classes, as well as maintaining an organized inventory and balanced budget - Exhibit and maintain strong time management capabilities - Communicate as needed with Afterschool Program Manager and Inclusion Manager regarding student needs and concerns ** Leadership and Supervision** - As a member of the After School Teaching Staff, model professional behavior for students and other staff at all times - Attend required days of orientation and staff meetings as needed - Proactively solve problems and motivate colleagues as difficult moments present themselves throughout the day; encourage flexibility and understanding as means to achieve common goals - Establish and promote a commitment to the mission and vision of Afterschool - Develop clear roles for Group Leaders during programming - Learns and implements Afterschool’s restorative approach to supervision and behavior management JOB REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required - 3+ years of experience working with elementary school-age children - Professional-level experience in their field of expertise - Previous experience as a supervisor or mentor preferred - Excellent organizational and oral communication skills - Ability to interact with children and colleagues of diverse cultural and social backgrounds - Fast learner with ability to work independently and collaboratively - Be available to work from 3:30-5:30pm at least one day per week (preferably Wednesday)
Rhythm 4 Life (R4L) Program Mentor Mission Statement Minds Beyond Measure (MBM), a nonprofit, strives to inspire purpose and passion, to empower and cultivate great minds in children, youth and teachers to improve educational outcomes in New York and developing countries. Background of Our Organization Minds Beyond Measure (MBM), is a nonprofit, newly established in 2019. It was birthed from the founder's traveling experiences and living abroad across Asia, and seeing a lack of educational resources and the lack of access to education in some very impoverished communities. The journey included training teachers, teaching children and youth, visiting rural schools with limited or no resources, experiencing children and youth who were hungry for small things, often taken for granted in the Western world, such as pencils and paper to write and books to read. This experience then evolved into a passion to serve the underserved, at risk and provide access to quality education for both teachers and students through pathways that inspire for life. This is when MBM was born. Job Description What if you could go to your place of employment with a renewed sense of purpose and direction, confident in the knowledge that the work you do contributes to a great cause? When you work with us in the role of Rhythm 4 Life (R4L) Program Mentor this could be your life. We're seeking a volunteer who wants to give back to the community and be a part of making a lasting impact with young people. By using their passion, creativity and communication skills, they will strive to inspire, empower and positively impact young people through a 9 week drumming program, where the focus is on using African Djembe drums to teach about culture and rhythm, and develop critical skills in students, including resilience, social-emotional, team and leadership skills. Please Note: This is a paid opportunity offering $20/hour, however, it requires a mandatory 2-day training program prior to starting which will be unpaid. If this sounds like the perfect fit, we'd love to hear from you! Job Duties and Tasks MUST HAVE EDUCATION/TEACHING EXPERIENCE Training (1 hour a week) in the Rhythm 4 Life: Drumming up Character program Co-facilitate a group of 10-12 children with the Program Lead on Saturday’s from 11 am-12 am Evaluate and reflect on program effectiveness Raise awareness of the mentor program to others Job Skills & Qualifications Passionate about being a positive role model for young people Strong desire to positively impact children and youth Confident with presenting and performing to groups of people Comfortable with being assertive with children when the need arises Comfortable working with children/youth in an urban environment Strong communication, interpersonal and team skills Excellent organizational skills and time-management abilities Creativity skills Available to commit to a full program implementation for 8 weeks (2 hours each week): 1 hour - lesson preparation and 1 hour of program implementation (Saturday at 11am - 12 am) MBM is an Equal Opportunity Employer