Afterschool/Summer
Instructors

Seeking specialists in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), Performing Arts
_ (Dance, Drama, Circus Arts), Fine Arts, Photography, Graphic Arts, Yoga, Martial Arts, Healthy _
_ Lifestyles, Civic Engagement & Leadership, Physical Education, Chess, or other specialty areas that provide creative and innovative programming to youth. _

Position: The primary responsibilities of the Afterschool Instructor is to provide engaging, fun, and educational programming for elementary school youth on a daily basis. The Boys & Girls Clubs of
Hudson County (BGCHC) program combines recreation and hands on learning to support youth development. It is designed to complement academic instruction provided in the classroom setting. An ideal candidate would be passionate, knowledgeable, organized, dedicated to the academic and social enrichment of youth and familiar with NJ State Licensing procedures. This position works closely with other BGCHC staff, parents, volunteers, interns and other community partners.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for overseeing tutoring and homework assistance (Power Hour).
• Responsible for preparing daily lesson plans
• Facilitate skill-building activities-based projects.
• Maintains positive and professional relationships with program participants.
• Responsible for creating a welcoming and youth friendly classroom space.
• Attends regular staff planning and/or evaluation meetings.
• Attends trainings to maintain the mandatory annual 10 clock hours of child care training.
• Maintains accurate records of programming to include daily attendance and youth assessment.
• Maintains inventory of program supplies and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with all NJ State licensure rules and regulations.
• Communicates program needs continuously with Unit Director or other designated staff person.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in classrooms.
• Assists with school pickups as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Education or closely related field.
• At least 1 year experience working with school age youth.
• Knowledge of field concepts, practices and principles related to program planning and implementation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Youth Development/Education: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Jersey City, NJ (Required)

Work Location: In person