Literacy Instructor

Position: Literacy Instructor
Location: st Rd. Flushing, NY 11355
Salary Range: $35.00 per hour
Hours: 10 hours per week
Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

About Us

Founded in 1876, The Boys' Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, by providing effective programs and a supportive community. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways. BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Education Director, the Literacy Instructor will work with boys to improve literacy skills and enrich the love of reading in grades 1-4. S/he will lead small-group, leveled guided reading sessions and whole-group read-a-louds and reading comprehension activities. Literacy Instructors will be strongly supported by the Education Director.

Responsibilities

• Teach literacy-based lessons activities in small-group settings

• Promote love of learning by delivering engaging academic content

• Implement classroom management techniques in a way that is conducive to fun and learning

• Observe and track member progress and attendance

• Reinforce positive student behavior and clubhouse rules; maintain a positive relationship with all members, families and staff

• Write, implement and adapt a curriculum and training methods that meets participants' interests

• Attend required department meetings and professional development trainings

• Report any problems, member incidents and concerns to Education Director

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience working and/or teaching literacy or early reading in a school or youth program required

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree with a focus in a relevant field

• Experience with the Fountas and Pinnell assessment system strongly preferred

• At least 3 years of experience as literacy instructor, reading specialist or classroom teacher

• Ability to manage small- and medium-sized classrooms

• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and to address the varying needs of the boys

What We Offer

• PTO:
  Sick time only

Resume and cover letter required.

The Boys' Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer

and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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