Literacy Instructor – Harlem

Position Details

Position: Literacy Instructor

Location: 321 East 111th St New York NY 10029

Salary Range: 3500 per hour

Hours: 10 hours per week

Employment Type: Part Time Non Exempt

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 communityBCNY provides evidence based programs to address the evolving social emotional health creative educational and vocational needs of our members in meaningful lasting waysBCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact

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 She will lead small groupleveledguided reading sessions and whole group read a louds and reading comprehension activities Literacy Instructors will be strongly supported by the Education Director

• 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

• Experience working andor teaching literacy or early reading in a school or youth program required
• Minimum Bachelors 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

• PTO
• Sick time only

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 protectedneedrequiringan accommodation please contact Human Resources