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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are actively seeking coaches, college students, and youth development specialists to join our dynamic team of recess coaches from October 2024 through June 2025. As a valued member of Kids in the Game, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our school communities and programming, which focuses on incorporating educational and engaging sports and fitness classes throughout the school day. About the role: Recess Coaches lead group games in schools across New York City during the school year. Coaches organize games and challenges that promote physical activity and positive interaction among children and young adults from Pre-K to middle school. Your goal is to develop motor skills and physical development among younger children and encourage proper exercise and eating habits among older children. You must be able to adapt your activities to accommodate and include children with different physical and development abilities. Weekly Schedule: Monday through Friday from 10:45am-1:45pm Location: Growing Up Green Charter School, 89-25 161st St. Jamaica, NY 11432 As a Recess Coach, you can expect to: - Teach skills and enhance children’s knowledge of physical fitness, health education, rhythm and dance, as well as individual and team sports, through Kids in the Game curriculum - Work cooperatively with other Kids in the Game staff members in planning a balanced recess & physical education program - Analyze, demonstrate, and explain basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement - Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the developmental needs of each child - Provide appropriate safety instruction and conduct safety checks on equipment and field areas to insure the overall safety of all sports equipment and school spaces - Implement best practices in child behavior management to provide an orderly, productive environment in physical education classes and group activities - Evaluate each child's growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution in team sports, and share regular progress reports with school administrators and Kids in the Game’s program management team - Collaborate with school administrators to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines. - Communicate with parents and school counselors on each child’s progress - Performs other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the supervisor to successfully implement the physical education program

Job Title: Teacher Assistant Schedule: 20-25hours per week - IN Person - STATEN ISLAND, NY Job Type: Part-Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/ Hourly Pay Rate: $16 to $20 per hour (*based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances) ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED: Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Program Director and Assistant Program Director and Teacher in Charge the Teacher Assistant will be responsible for the organization of activities appropriate for participants physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth. The Teacher Assistant will be providing educational and engaging activities in safe environment for all of our participants within our after school childcare program. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to): · Manage groups of participants · Lead and/or assist in the implementation of curriculum plans · Facilitate a safe and productive learning environment for youth · Create a fun and visually appealing environment for youth · Model, enforce, teach and develop age appropriate social, physical and emotional behaviors · Employ positive behavior management strategies for disruptive and negative behaviors · Demonstrate positive leadership and act as a positive role model to participants · Perform set up and clean up duties every day in alignment with Department of Health regulations and UAU policies · Abide by all safety protocols as outlined by the Department of Health, DYCD and UAU · Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned JOB QUALIFICATIONS: · High School diploma or GED (Highschool Equivalency Diploma), required · Matriculated college student or better from an accredited university or college, preferred · 1+ year experience working with children, preferred · Must have a valid drivers license. · Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based perspective · Must be culturally competent - ability to understand, be sensitive to the needs of, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures and age ranges · Must pass reference checks and background as designated by DOH, DOE, DYCD and UAU · Strong verbal and written communication skills · Strong problem solving and mathematical skills · Excellent organizational and time management skills · Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed · Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes · Works well independently with minimal supervision, in addition to working in a professional atmosphere alongside youth between the ages of 5 and 11. · Detail-oriented and thorough. · Ability to interact with staff, families and participates while remaining professional, polite, and courteous. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below. · Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need. · Working both indoors and outdoors (based on appropriate and safe weather conditions). · Involves sitting approximately 30% of the day, walking or standing the remainder. · Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 20% of the time. · May include working prolonged periods of time standing and walking, about 95% of the day. · The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. · The ability to observe details at close range (withing a few feet or more of the observer).

@16/hr 1199 SEIU Union Membership and benefits after waiting period Driver's License Required Multiple Shifts Available Know, understand, and follow the NADSP Code of Ethics. • Recognize, prevent, and Report Abuse. • Support individuals’ unique capacities, personalities, and potential. • Advocate with, and help individuals to self-advocate. • Support individuals’ emotional, physical, and personal well-being. • Respect the human dignity and uniqueness of each individual. • Assist individuals to achieve and exceed their personal goals. • Demonstrate the ability to support positive behavior. • Demonstrates teamwork with the individual, co-workers, and families in implementing positive behavioral support strategies, consistent with available behavioral support plans. Support the individuals by providing a comfortable, functional, and positive environment. • Provide structure and support for the individuals. • Demonstrate respect for all people. • Demonstrates the ability to effectively teach skills to individuals. • Assist individuals to perform activities of daily living as independently as possible. Some hands-on assistance may be required. • Assist individuals with personal hygiene and ensure they the individuals are clean, well-groomed, and appropriately dressed at all times. Some hands-on assistance may be required. • Attain and maintain Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) certification (full-time and part-time positions only), and administer medication when required. • Implement goal methodologies, collect accurate data and accurately complete paperwork. • Communicate effectively with individuals served, team members, families, visitors, and others. • Participate in the planning and implementation of recreational activities. • Implement daily operations of the assigned residence. • Ensure all required documentation is accurately completed including but not limited to data, daily logs, and incident reports, • Attain and maintain certification in all mandatory training. • Perform SCIP-R, CPR, and First Aid as required; intervene and assist with behavioral issues. • Demonstrates knowledge of and attends to the medical, physical, psychological, and health needs of the individuals as required. • Ensure the safety of individuals in everyday situations as well as environmental emergencies. • Drive Agency vehicles to transport individuals, e.g. community outings, medical appointments, etc. • Prepare and cook meals according to the individual nutritional plan. Shop for food items as needed and ensure leftover food is stored properly. Perform basic kitchen maintenance tasks such as but not limited to emptying the trash and washing dishes. • Adhere to a pre-determined weekly schedule, working the hours scheduled per workweek including weekends, overnights, holidays, day, and/or evening shifts. • Attend and actively participate in training programs and staff meetings. • Adhere to and promote the mission, culture, and practices of the Agency.

Job Summary: The Special Education Teacher is a qualified professional who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides instruction to students as approved by New York State Regulations. Qualifications: · New York State Teaching Certificate- ECE and SWD Birth-2 · Master’s Degree Job Responsibilities: · Evaluate student’s strengths and weaknesses to inform instruction · Schedule, provide and plan classroom special education services for children with special needs through administration of a variety of educational techniques and materials · Record and report on the student’s progress, and update goals quarterly · Collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in the case of students regarding strategies to improve, correct and facilitate special education goals as mandated by the IEP · Communicate and explain educational lesson plans to teacher assistants and team members so that all members of the educational team are aware of the special education goals being addressed at any time · Supervise Teaching Assistants · Have copies of weekly lesson plans available for Curriculum Coordinator and Principal · Provide resources and strategies to parents · Attend teacher meetings, team meetings and staff developments as scheduled · Be aware of current behavior management techniques as mandated by a behavior intervention plan on the child’s IEP or team recommendations · Fulfill Professional Development Requirements · Maintain accurate attendance records · Participate in school wide projects/committees · Keep inventory of classroom supplies and materials · Request new materials as appropriate · Be aware of school wide Health and Safety Policies and implement as necessary · Prepare progress reports and IEP’s in a timely fashion · Maintain on going communication with parents · Maintain ongoing updated documentation of Medicals, and Mandated Reporter certificates · Participate in CPSE/Turning 5 meetings · Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines · Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by their supervisor and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation · Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attitude and grooming and effective worth ethic · Notify school of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods or professional meetings that will affect agreed upon services in the school · Treat all children and staff with dignity and respect · Attend 3-5 orientation/conference events with parents · Must be able to lift 40 pounds · Will ensure that every therapist will sanitize materials/equipment/toys in his/her office periodically and between students · Will ensure that they will follow all the policies and procedures of Positive Beginnings, including the current Reopening Plan as well as the Federal, NYSED, NYC DOHMH guidelines/rules and regulations.