Service Learning Facilitator - Summer Youth Employment

Queens Community House (QCH) provides networks of programs for children, youth, and older adults throughout the diverse population of Queens. Our mission is to provide individuals and families with the tools to enrich their lives and build healthy, inclusive communities. We welcome amazing individuals who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change lives.

We are seeking a qualified Project Based Learning Facilitator with a strong commitment to youth development for our Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). The Project Based Learning Facilitator will work collaboratively with other SYEP staff, the QCH community, and stakeholders to implement a curriculum for SYEP participants to ensure they can explore interests and passions, develop positive social connections, contribute to their community, become life-long learners, and gain meaningful experiences.  We welcome amazing individuals who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to change lives.
 

• Provide 12.5 hours of weekly training/workshops and seminars to SYEP program participants ages 14 -15 years old that incorporate subjects such as:
  1. Financial literacy
  2. Career and education exploration 

• Develop and administer lesson plans and materials for workforce readiness training sessions

• Select and develop teaching aids and reference materials to support curriculum design and implementation
• Accompany participants on all off-site trips
•  Maintain a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment
• Attend supervision sessions and monthly staff meetings

Qualifications:

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• High School diploma or equivalent
•  Ability to implement positive youth development frameworks
• Knowledge of NYC’s priority employment sectors
•  Knowledge of various computer programs
• Excellent communication, organizational and verbal skills
• Must be able to clear background screen requirements associated with the program

PREFERRED skills/experience/qualities: 

• Associate or bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of one year of classroom management
• Minimum of two years of in planning and facilitation workshops for youths

Queens Community House requires all staff to be fully vaccinated and must provide either proof of COVID-19 vaccination or evidence of having received one dose of the two-dose vaccination prior to beginning their employment unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religious or medical reasons.

Queens Community House, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

 Drug-Free Workplace.