Education Specialist (Part-Time)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet academic standards for tutoring and demonstrate competence in analyzing student’s academic needs.
• Assist participants in actively achieving an increased comprehension and retention of specific subject material and improved academic skills in designated areas.
• Help participants develop necessary study skills for academic success.
• Identify participants experiencing difficulty and provide encouragement and alternative explanations of the subject material.
• Assist participants with homework as needed. 
• Work with the Education Specialist, Program Director, and school staff to understand the academic expectations of day school and develop activities, assignments, practice tests, and strategies accordingly.
• Document, track, and maintain regular progress and academic records of designated participants. Provide feedback regarding participant progress as needed. 
• Assist participants in developing self-confidence and reducing anxiety or fear of failure in academic work.
• Work with participants to develop a high level of motivation in academic areas and positive attitudes toward learning and studying by acknowledging student efforts and their progress and achievements.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program by providing appropriate supervision at all times. 
• Work cooperatively with Afterschool Counselors, professional staff, teachers, and other program and school staff.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants.
• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, sign-in/out forms, behavior reports, incident reports, and accident reports, as appropriate).
• Serve as a positive role model for participants.
• Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the Y After School Program to participants and caregivers.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child’s strengths and areas for growth.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events, as appropriate.
• Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Associate's degree in Education or a related field. Bachelor's or Master's degrees are preferred.
• Minimum of Two (2) years of experience working with youth in an afterschool or tutoring environment.
• Possess an understanding and knowledge of public-school functions, Common Core, and specific knowledge in age-appropriate math and/or literacy curriculum.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Access, Adobe PageMaker, and Photoshop preferred. 

Benefits:

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.