Westchester Jewish Community Services Hiring for Teacher, After School Program Job at Elmsford, NY Full Time

Location and Overview:

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is currently searching for a Teacher in our Amazing Afternoon, Afterschool Program located in the Elmsford School district. The Teacher will serve as both a tutor and mentor to all program students and create and deliver various program activities along with the Program Specialists. This is a part time position 15 hours a week and theprogram is held from 3:00pm-6:00pm.

WJCS, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1943 and has grown to be the largest provider of licensed outpatient community mental health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester county. We provide state-of-the-art programs and services and compassionate care to more than 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds throughout Westchester.

Responsibilities include:

· Develop curriculum to meet the student’s academic needs. Demonstrate reliability and punctuality by arriving on-time for scheduled shift.

· Lead a group of approximately 20-30 students in an instructional setting, maintaining high standards for behavior and safety.

· Assist Program Director, Education Coordinator and Program Specialist, organize, create and supervise other activities for students, including art projects, dance and field-trips and special events.

· Accurately completes and submits timesheets, incident reports, behavior action forms, rosters, receipts, lesson plans and other program related materials.

· Identify participant’s needs and communicate to Elmsford School district staff, Education Coordinator, and Program Director.

· Provide homework and tutoring help for program students.

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

· A Bachelor’s degree in Education or similar field is required, a Master’s degree is preferred.

· Proven ability to work with youth, adults and families

· Experience working within an educational setting preferred.

· Computer skills and experience with data collection and management required.

· Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

· Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Hourly Range:

· $20.00 – $25.00/hour.

At WJCS we value our employees, their contributions, and their growth. We demonstrate this commitment with much more than highly competitive benefits and compensation – we show it every day in the way we work together, embracing leadership behaviors that are recognized and rewarded throughout our system. We value you, your growth and your contributions.

Visit our home at www.wjcs.com.

WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Youth, Adult and Family work: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: One location