Mentor Teacher, PS 198 – CAMBA Afterschool Program

CAMBA Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer $

Paid time off (vacation, personal, and

Paid holidays

Job summary

CAMBA Inc in New York City seeks a part-time Mentor Teacher for CAMBA Kids Connection.

You will design instructional materials, provide coaching to Youth Facilitators, and maintain professional relationships while following safety and privacy policies.

This role supports after-school programming Monday through Friday 3 hours after dismissal; compensation is $53.05 per hour; fingerprint and SCR clearances required; benefits included.

Qualifications

• Certified Public School Teacher or MA with mentoring/conflict resolution experience.
• Experience mentoring staff or counseling is preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop instructional materials and lesson plans for staff development workshops.
• Provide group and individual support to Youth Facilitators.
• Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to health/privacy policies.
• Ensure safety by following after-school protocols and reporting incidents.
• Lead classroom management and supervise staff in activities with children.
• Offer feedback and professional guidance to staff; model best practices.
• Coordinate with school staff regarding homework assistance and academic issues.
• Prepare information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports to CAMBA management.

Skills

Mentoring

Conflict resolution

Counseling experience

Education

Certified Public School Teacher or Master’s degree (MA) with at least 1 year of mentoring, conflict resolution, or counseling experience

Job description

Who We Are:

CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000individuals and families each year at our 100locations, including 10,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New’Yorkers today.

Program Overview

CAMBA Kids Connection serves 200 elementary school children in grades K-4 from PS 249 in Flatbush. This program is funded by Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). Program services are offered 5 days a week. The program features supper and socialization, homework help, academic enrichment, conflict resolution, recreation, community circle, and clubs.

Reports To: Supervisor II

What The Mentor Teacher Does:

The person filling this position is expected, under general direction, to: (1) research and develop instructional materials and lesson plans to facilitate staff development workshops; and (2) provide group and/or individual assistance to Youth Facilitators; including the following:

• Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality.
• Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures.
• Comply with any and all Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information.
• Ensure the safety and security of each program participant by following all CAMBA after-school protocols and procedures including but not limited to procedures and protocols regarding safety, supervision, accident and incident reporting.
• Update and create library of resource materials such as lesson plans, instruction materials and reference guides for program staff.
• Manage classrooms and small groups effectively to maximize client learning.
• Provide formal and informal observations of staff members leading activities with children and offer professional feedback and support.
• Work one-on-one with staff members who need additional professional support and guidance.
• Model and teach effective classroom management strategies for staff.
• Model and teach effective strategies for homework assistance to staff.
• Research and develop instructional materials and lesson plans to facilitate staff development workshops.
• Serve as liaison between school and program regarding homework assistance, academic issues, and discipline procedures.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents about program issues.
• Participate in administrative and staff meetings as requested.
• Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/semester/annual reports to CAMBA management and/or to funders.
• May serve as program staff substitute, as needed.
• Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over a period time.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Certified Public School Teacher or Master’s degree (MA) with at least 1 year of relevant mentoring, conflict resolution, or counseling experience.

Other Requirements:

• Must obtain Dept. of Health, Dept. of Education fingerprint clearance; doctor’s note certifying good health; proof of negative results from TB test; Staff Exclusion List (SEL) clearance and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance.
• Ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.
• Ability to adapt to the culture and environment of a public school
• After school programs operate Monday thru Friday for 3 hours directly after day school dismissal.
• May be required to work Holiday Program Days (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Spring Recess days, Chancellor’s Day).

Compensation

$53.05 hourly

Status:

Part-time (4-8 hours per week)

Benefits

CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.

Help New Yorkers in need transform their lives

Each year, CAMBA reaches over 70,000 individuals and families, including over 11,000 youth. Without your support, we cannot continue to create and deliver our programs.