Instructor - 4116 - BronxWorks : Job Details

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 60 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.BronxWorks is hiring one (1) Instructor for the SONYC middle School Program. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for conducting small tutoring groups
• Design and implement enriching academic programs to build each student's skills
• Facilitate structured extracurricular activities that supports youth Social Emotional Development
• Attend weekly and monthly staff meetings
• Able to use conflict resolution techniques with a variety of individuals in an array of circumstances
• Observe child behavior and make recommendations to parents and/or Program Coordinator
• Provide guidance on academic progress of program participants to both parents and the Program Coordinator
• Organize and draft educational materials, including evaluation tests
• Complete small projects in a timely and efficient manner as directed by Program Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates or Bachelors degree preferred minimum of two years program experience
• Works very easily with young people in grades 6-8 and interacts well with others
• Experience with or knowledge of best practices in youth development preferred
• Proficiency in modern business communications, including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile and copier equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel in the boroughs of NYC and its adjacent counties
• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Ability to speak clearly
• Ability to reach by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction
• Ability to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm, for example, using a keyboard or phone
• Ability to stand, walk or sit for long periods of time
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time in all types of weather, including inclement weather
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact [email protected].#INHGH