LYFT Youth Program Leader (Part-Time)

Public Health Management Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a part-time LYFT Youth Program Leader in New York City. In this role, you will engage with high school students, facilitating project-based activities that build essential skills. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably some experience working with youths. This position entails approximately 15 hours per week during the school year and up to 25 hours during the summer. The organization offers a collaborative environment with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: One year of experience working with children and/or adolescents in a high school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and engaging activities for up to 15 youth.
• Engage youth in life skills group discussions and activities.
• Lead and guide youth during program activities.
• Supervise and mentor youth during recreational, physical, academic, and project-based programs.
• Communicate with parents and the school community.

Skills

Knowledge of youth development principles

Ability to engage and relate to 9th and 12th-grade students

Knowledge of project-based learning

Ability to create engaging, fun, and impactful programs for youth

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical and organisational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

One year of experience working with children/adolescents

Job description

Martin L King Jr High
122 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023, USA

PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. Joining PHMC means being part of a mission-driven organisation making a positive impact on communities. We offer competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment where your ideas are valued.

Service Area

Child Development & Family Services

Program

Out-of-School Time (OST)

Role Type

Part-Time

Job Overview

LYFT Youth Program Leader - Make a Difference with PHMC!

Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) is seeking dynamic candidates to join our LYFT OST crew! If you have a heart for education, innovative programming, working with high school adolescents, community engagement, and Leading Youth For Tomorrow, this role is for you!

About Us

PHMC, a leading nonprofit public health institute, has partnered with several Philadelphia schools, including John Bartram High School, Martin Luther King High School, and the Boys Latin School of Philadelphia (HS), to support our LYFT After-School and Summer Out-of-School Time (OST) Program. LYFT empowers students with S.T.E.A.M. skills through interactive, project-based, and structured activity learning. We're dedicated to fostering a brighter future for high school-aged youth in Philadelphia.

Role Overview

The Program Leader is a part-time position that plays a pivotal role in driving excellence within our LYFT programs. They engage up to 15 youth to plan and implement student-driven, project-based activities that incorporate relevant academic content and build 21st Century Skills, such as teamwork, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Reporting directly to the Site Coordinator, Program Leaders work approximately 15 hours per week during the school year (Monday through Friday, 3 P.M. to 6 P.M.) and approximately 25 hours per week during the 6-week summer program (Monday through Friday, 9 A.M. to 2 P.M.). This is a great opportunity for recently graduated college students and current college students seeking extra experience in education while maintaining a fun, safe, and enriching after-school environment.

This is a part-time after-school AND summer position.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and engaging activities for up to 15 youth.
• Engage youth in life skills group discussions and activities.
• Engage youth to design and implement STEAM-focused project-based learning, service-learning, and/or experiential learning projects.
• Lead and guide youth during program activities, including projects, trips, and meals.
• Supervise and mentor youth during recreational, physical, academic, and project-based programs.
• Tutor and assist youth individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by instructors/teachers.
• Communicate with parents and the school community.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Complete other duties related to programming, such as reporting and attendance.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of youth development principles
• Ability to engage and relate to 9th and 12th-grade students
• Knowledge of project-based learning
• Ability to create engaging, fun, and impactful programs for youth
• Willingness to adapt to changing work demands
• Ability to relate to diverse program environments and people from various cultural backgrounds
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, team members, and school personnel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• General knowledge of classroom management techniques
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and work independently
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and program goals
• Strong interpersonal skills for building positive relationships

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required
• Preferred: One year of experience working with children and/or adolescents in a high school setting

Contact Information

Email cover letter and resume to [e-mail].

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

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