Education / Teaching Instructor, Youth Development
Listed on 2026-08-06
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, After School
Instructor Position
Are you looking for a rewarding career in Mental Health & Human Services? Join an amazing team, dedicated to advocating the health & well-being of individuals, families, and communities. The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties Inc. is looking to fill the position of Instructor for an after school program setting serving youth in grades K-8. The positions are part time, Monday-Friday, during after school hours.
The main worksite is located at 102 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson, NY 12534.
The Instructor develops lesson plans to facilitate structured age appropriate educational, recreational and skill building activities etc for youth. Models and teaches socially acceptable behaviors. Maintains regular contact with parents and teachers.
The Hudson LEAPS After school program provides educational support, recreational opportunity, skill building, character education and a nutritional snack for each participant during three hours of structured daily activities. Collaborations with service providers offer specialized services for participating youth. With a focus on providing youth with a message promoting positive attitude regarding school, delaying childbearing and violence prevention, the program offers interesting and engaging alternatives in Hudson for up to 240 youth (K-8th grade).
The programs are available every school day and students are expected to participate in each 3-hour session.
Position Type:
Part Time-9 hours per week over a 40 week school year
Pay Rate: $26.70 per hour
Work Location:
102 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson, NY 12534
Shift
Schedule:
Monday-Thursday during after school hours (3:15pm-5:30pm)
Job duties include:
- Provide an atmosphere which builds friendships, encourages healthy social interactions, and promotes recreational opportunities for children.
- Communicates clearly with youth employing active listening skills.
- Establishes and maintains professional boundaries.
- Defines expectations clearly.
- Offers reassurance and encouragement.
- Works to motivate youth to identify and select appropriate activities.
- Respects youth and families' cultural norms when selecting activities.
- Plans and conducts age-appropriate activities in partnership with the youth that achieve their established goals.
- Models and teaches socially acceptable behaviors.
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