Team Leader, Beacon Hunts Point (PT) (55255)

Salary Range $21.36 - $21.36 Hourly

Position Type Part Time

Description

Position Title:

Team Leader

Position Type:

Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Schedule:

20 hours/week, 2-6pm

Format:

Fully Onsite

Department/Program:

Beacon Hunts Point

Location:

730 Bryant Ave., Bronx, NY 10474

Direct Supervisor:

Assistant Director, Beacon Hunts Point

Direct Reports (if any):

N/A

About Graham:

Graham provides life-changing tools and resources for children, young adults and families who face some of the most difficult obstacles caused by poverty, racial injustice, and lack of access to educational opportunities, living wage employment, quality healthcare, and affordable housing.

We collaborate with communities and strong partners to create and implement innovative strategies so everyone can lead healthy, joyful, and successful lives.

Program Description:

Beacon programs are school-based community centers serving children aged six and older, and adults. There are currently 91 Beacons located throughout the five boroughs of New York City operating in the afternoons and evenings, on weekends, and during school holidays and vacation periods, including the summer. Beacons provide Our goal is to give each participant, regardless of age, a positive and fun learning experience in a safe, friendly environment.

Principal Objective/Role Overview:

Team leaders work in Graham Windham’s Community Center programs. They supervise children during a variety of academic, recreational, cultural and youth development activities. They create a safe, wholesome environment and help produce well-rounded children who are equipped to handle long-term challenges.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead activities such as academic enrichment, small group tutoring, art projects, interactive literacy, math and stem activities.

• Complete interesting and innovative lesson plans and implement those plans accordingly.

• Create a safe learning environment for participants.

• Maintain accurate student attendance reports and portfolio evaluations.

• Attend staff meetings and/or staff development activities.

• Lead and supervise your group of students whilst on offsite trips.

• Empathize with program participants and plan appropriate interventions with staff and supervisors

• Participate in Graham Windham’s organizational activities when appropriate.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required, College Degree preferred.

• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working with groups of children, young adults, is required.

• At least 18 years of age.

• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

• Candidates with previous DOE PETS and DOH fingerprints clearance are highly preferred

Salary & Compensation:

• Base Salary or Hourly Rate: $21.36/hour

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

EEO Statement

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Graham hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Graham believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.