Instructor, Summer Youth Program; SYEP

Through this New York City Department of Youth and Community Development sponsored program, CAMBA places youth ages 14 to 24 in minimum wage work experiences and oversees their employment. Youth work for six weeks during July and August, and placements are made in both public agencies and private non-profits. Types of work include clerical, custodial, teacher’s aides, library assistants, hospital and recreational aides.

As a project sponsor since 1995, CAMBA distributes applications, conducts intake, develops jobs, and monitors employment.

Position:
Instructor

Reports To:
Program Manager

• Design daily lesson plans to meet core course objectives.
• Personally assess each client’s level of ability to ensure appropriate placement.
• Prepare and distribute instructional materials for classroom/homework use.
• Provide classroom instruction on the subject of the course.
• Manage the classroom effectively to maximize client learning.
• Review at-home assignments in class.
• Prepare, distribute, and grade periodic written assessments of clients’ progress.
• Communicate with CAMBA career advisors, case managers, counselors, etc. regarding apparent barriers to client success (e.g., child daycare needs, possible health/housing issues, etc.)
• Refer clients to other CAMBA services to assist clients in eliminating barriers to success.
• Maintain daily client attendance records.
• Prepare reports on clients’ attendance and progress, as required.
• Maintain and update clients’ learning portfolios.
• Coordinate with other CAMBA personnel (and, sometimes, with outside organizations) regarding next steps in clients’ progress toward their goals.
• Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• May conference clients’ cases with appropriate Career Advisor and Job Developer to ensure job placement and retention.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S.W.) and two years of applicable experience and/or equivalent experience.

$21.86 hourly
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate.

This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: Full-time/Temp (30 hours per week)

CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA and CAMBA Housing Ventures are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse & inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), or other applicable legally protected characteristics.