Part-Time Afterschool Literacy Coach (MS)

New York Junior Tennis League, Inc.; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 34.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) is seeking a Literacy Specialist to design and facilitate engaging literacy programming for middle school students (grades 6–8). You will strengthen reading, writing, vocabulary, and critical thinking through interactive lessons, literature discussions, and project-based learning across Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Manhattan sites.

You will lead writing workshops, book clubs, and collaborative activities, adapting instruction for diverse reading

Formación

• Available during after-school hours 2:00pm–6:00pm, 20 hours per week.
• 2+ years of experience working with children or youth in group settings.
• Experience with middle school or adolescent youth preferred.
• Strong knowledge of reading comprehension and literacy strategies.
• Ability to develop engaging reading and writing activities.
• Passion for literature and youth development.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and facilitate literacy lessons, reading groups, writing workshops, and literary projects.
• Strengthen students' reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and analytical thinking.
• Introduce diverse genres, authors, cultures, and perspectives.
• Develop creative writing opportunities including poetry, short stories, journaling, essays, and personal narratives.
• Facilitate group discussions, book clubs, debates, and activities that encourage critical thinking.
• Integrate literacy into interdisciplinary projects and real-world experiences.
• Encourage students to develop original writing and creative portfolios.
• Prepare students for poetry readings, readings, publications and showcases.
• Create an inclusive environment for varied reading levels and learning styles.
• Maintain attendance and program documentation as required.

Conocimientos

Literacy instruction

Reading comprehension

Classroom management

Youth engagement

Educación

High school diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) is seeking a Literacy Specialist to design and facilitate engaging literacy programming for middle school students (grades 6–8). You will strengthen reading, writing, vocabulary, and critical thinking through interactive lessons, literature discussions, and project-based learning across Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Manhattan sites.

You will lead writing workshops, book clubs, and collaborative activities, adapting instruction for diverse reading