Essay Writing Workshop - East Harlem

Position: Essay Writing Teacher
Location: Gerry Clubhouse
Salary: $35.00 per hour
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Part-time, Seasonal

The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) is one of New York’s oldest and most well‑respected youth development organizations and we are moving forward with an exciting and ambitious strategic agenda. Building on over 140 years of helping boys develop into quality young men, we offer programs that help boys and young men stay in school and go on to college, discover their individual musical and artistic talent, develop healthy minds and bodies, learn leadership skills, and just have fun.

We are committed to developing evidence‑based programs that will be a model for youth development efforts across the field. To make this happen, we are adding to our strong team of talented professionals to deepen and broaden our impact.

In our pursuit to provide all members with services that will allow them to reach their potential, we are currently searching for a Writing Teacher to provide assistance to a class of approximately 40 students who are rising 8th, 9th and 10 graders. Education is a core focus of the organization and offering our males the opportunity to access an independent school education is one of our priorities.

The classes are expected to have several members at one time but can include individual tutoring as well. During the month of July, the Essay Writing Class will run Tuesday-Thursday from 10 AM to 3:00 PM.

• Teach Essay Writing Class to meet the needs of the members in the course
• Prepare, organize, and update all course materials
• Pace course information delivery to meet the needs of all students
• Lead Students through the writing process to produce two essays and short essays
• Review, critique and give feedback to students through drafts of their essays.
• Review and present student’s final essay
• Model exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Report to Associate Director of the Independent School Prep Program student progress and attendance
• Perform related duties as assigned

Bachelor’s degree required;
Master’s degree preferred; relevant subject matter expertise and experience working with diverse population of males. Past experience teaching creative writing or English. Strong communication and presentation skills;
Active and effective classroom management skills;
Ability to drive students at all levels to perform their best;
Strong ability to effectively plan and deliver program content.

Organizational Support, Design, Planning and Organizing, Quality, Leadership, Teamwork, Written and Oral Communication

• 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.