Summer Leadership Specialist Bronx

Overview

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Summer Camp Leadership Specialists for multiple openings across 5 boroughs. New York Edge is a non‑profit organization and one of the largest providers of school‑based after‑school programs in New York City and the metropolitan region serving over 25,000 elementary, middle, and high school students each year. The mission is to help bridge the opportunity gap among students in under-invested communities by providing programs designed to improve academic performance, health and wellness, self‑confidence, and leadership skills for success in life.

We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic people to fill the seasonal role of Summer Day Camp Leadership Instructor. In this role, you will be critical to the successful operation of the Summer Day Camp program. Specialists are responsible for leading Summer activities for children and teens at New York Edge program sites.

• Build strong relationships with and among students
• Teach or co‑lead daily activities
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students
• Guide peer discussions to relevant leadership topics
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be 18 years old
• Minimum of two years of instructing experience required

Part‑time seasonal (July 1 – August 14). Weekly scheduled hours: 15–29 hours per week. (No Summer Camp on July 3)

• Elementary school:
  Monday–Friday 12 pm–6 pm
• Middle school:
  Monday–Thursday 12 pm–6 pm, Fridays 8 am–6 pm (until August 7)

Pay: $20–25/hour (based on experience and credentials).

All summer activity specialists are required to complete a mandatory 3‑hour curriculum and instruction training before the start of summer camp. Training will be offered on June 23, 24, or 25; dates are subject to change.

New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity / Aff. Action Employer. At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health. New York Edge provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.