Literacy Instructor - Flushing

Position:?Literacy Instructor?
**Location:**13301 41st Rd. Flushing, NY 11355
Salary Range:?$35.00 per hour?
Hours:?4 hours per week?
Employment Type:?Part-Time, Non-Exempt?
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About Us?

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 community.?BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways.?BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact.?

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Job?Summary??

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. S/he will lead small-group,?leveled?guided reading sessions and whole-group read-a-louds and reading comprehension activities. Literacy Instructors will be strongly supported by the Education Director.?

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Responsibilities?

• 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?

?Qualifications?

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Education or a relevant field

• At least 2 years of experience as a Tutor or classroom teacher

• Experience working with students from 6-18 years old

• Knowledge of NYC school standards preferred

• Knowledge of core subjects (Math, English, Science, and History)?

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and address the varying needs of the boys

?What We Offer

• 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 protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.