Tutor/Teacher

Are you compassionate and caring? Are you looking for a rewarding career in Mental Health & Human Services? Apply today to join an amazing team, dedicated to advocating the health & well-being of individuals, families, and communities. The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties Inc. is looking to fill a part- time Tutor position.

The Hudson Afterschool program provides educational support, recreational opportunity, skill building, character education and a nutritional snack for each participant during three hours of structured daily activities. Collaborations with service providers offer specialized services for participating youth. With a focus on providing youth with a message promoting positive attitude regarding school, delaying childbearing and violence prevention, the program, offers interesting and engaging alternatives in Hudson serving grades Kindergarten-8th grades. The programs are available every school day and students are expected to participate in each 2.5 hour session.

Position Type: Part Time- Up to 10 Hours per week

Pay Rate: $42.00 per hour

Work Location:  102 Harry Howard Ave (Elementary School K-5th grade)

215 Harry Howard Ave (Junior High School 6th-8th grade)

Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday 3pm-5:30pm (hours will vary)

Job Duties Include:

• Provides after-school support and supervision for the youth.

• Plans and conducts age-appropriate activities in partnership with the youth that address the goals established by the youth.

• Provide an atmosphere which builds friendships, encourages healthy social interactions and promotes recreational opportunities for children.

• Provides direct care staff with hands on training.

• Develops curriculum and lesson planning.

• Conducts community and parent outreach/engagement activities.

• Counted towards student to staff ratio.

• Communicates clearly with youth employing active listening skills.

• Establishes and maintains professional boundaries.

• Defines expectations clearly.

• Respects youth and families' cultural norms when selecting activities.

• Models and teaches socially acceptable behaviors.

Requirements

• Must have current NYS Teaching License.

• Must be self-motivated.

• Must have excellent verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work with a diverse population of urban, suburban and rural cultures and with community members from varying socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Demonstrate a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

• Must be organized, flexible, energetic, and demonstrate an understanding of positive discipline approaches and conflict resolution.

• Attends SACC and program activity or instructional trainings as required.

• Regular and steady attendance is a requirement for all positions.

Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

All offers are contingent upon successful Statewide Central Registry (SCR), fingerprint clearance and possession of a valid NYS driver’s license with a MVR eligible for agency insurance coverage.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate in our employment practices due to an applicant's sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, ancestry, ethnic group identification, ethnic background, traits historically associated with race, reproductive health decision making, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. At the Mental Health Association, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce makes the best workforce.

Benefits

Part-Time under 20 Benefits include Voluntary Telemedicine (Concierge Medical), Voluntary 401K plans, EAP, and NYS paid sick leave. Plus, you get to be part of a dynamic, diverse, and supportive behavioral health organization whose mission is to "Provide education and advocacy, and to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities."