What are the responsibilities and job description for the SYEP Learning Instructor (Temporary/Seasonal) - Brooklyn position at Good Shepherd Services?
Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference!
Overview
The SYEP Learning Instructor will be responsible for guiding 14 & 15-year-old Younger Youth Summer Participants through a virtual six-week service-learning process related to specific topics.
Reports To: Program Coordinator
Hours: 35 Hours / Monday - Friday / 9am - 5pm
Schedule: July 1st, 2024 - August 23, 2024
Location: Bushwick Leader’s High School for Academic Excellence
Major Duties:
- Manage a hybrid classroom experience with participants over a six-week summer period.
- Implement designated lesson plans and materials for career pathways and workforce readiness training sessions and present training programs clearly and concisely that is relatable to young adults.
- Must be creative and motivated to ensure all program goals are met along with good participant attendance.
- Support Education Coordinator in monitoring and recording participant attendance and progress.
- Meet weekly with the EC and program facilitators to provide program updates.
- Accompany participants on all off-site trips maintaining appropriate staff to student ratio.
- Complete tasks and assist with administrative duties.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in related field required, BA/BS preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
- Ability to build rapport with youth ages 14 & 15 years of age.
- Interested in working in a virtual culturally diverse setting.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced on-line environment.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Effective Conflict resolution skills
- Efficient in Microsoft Office and Google platform.
Additional Information
Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.
We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.
