The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.
Summary
The Instructor is responsible for delivering program plans and schedules provided by agency. Adjust lesson plans to meet the needs of the participants, as well as track progress of development both academically and socially.
Essential Functions:
- Lead small group activities that are age appropriate in an atmosphere where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences enhancing the social, physical, and academic advancement of children.
- Implement the lesson plans and activities.
- Assist students with homework assignments as needed.
- Responsible for the health, safety, and wellbeing of the children at all times.
- Report to the Program Manager any behavioral concerns and/or incidents involving the children in the program.
- Build relationships with parents, children, and the school administration/teachers.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- None
- High School diploma or equivalency.
- Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali and others, may be required depending on client needs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
- Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.