Description

The Police Athletic League (PAL) is the largest independent youth organization in New York City that provides educational and recreational activities for children and young adults. PAL Inc. and The New York City Police Department work in partnership to provide communities with summer and after-school recreational and educational activities.

We are looking for part-time seasonal Education Coordinators who will be responsible for enhancing the DYCD SYEP Education curriculum by incorporating presentations, guest speakers, and age-appropriate activities to maintain participant engagement. The Education Coordinator will also be responsible for assisting each participant in completing a resume.

This position is available at the Youth Employment Department - Edward Byrne Center / Queens

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement, establish and model existing emerging best practices
• Develop a project-based service learning curriculum
• Facilitate orientation sessions and workplace readiness content to support youth in preparing for SYEP participation
• Coordination of the guest speakers
• Conduct site visits and program observations during SYEP
• In collaboration with leadership and the administrative team, create templates needed for SYEP Orientation and Education component implementation, including but not limited to: attendance trackers, assignment trackers, cohort schedules and assignments
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of orientation and training sessions;
• Participate in SYEP leadership meetings to share Education updates
• Work with SYEP Program Director to troubleshoot, resolve, and/or respond to concerns and/or conflicts that arise during programming
• Assist with any other departmental duties and projects as needed
• Schedule participants for orientation sessions
• Track attendance & engagement, receive & review participant assignments, resolve issues with virtual platforms
• Communicate with families and participants to address any concerns or issues

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Model and uphold all Agency rules.
• Work with the DYCD curriculum to create informative and exciting workshops for the SYEP program participants.
• Work with the Program Supervisor to oversee the implementation of DYCD orientation and the Hats and Ladders curriculum.
• Address problems or issues that arise and work to resolve conflicts.
• Assist the program participants with creating resumes.
• Submit written and verbal reports as requested.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with a varied group of colleagues.
• Create and update spreadsheets as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining communication with program participants.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Salary: $20.00 Per Hour Up to 30 Hours Per Week

Qualifications

Skills/Knowledge Required

• Some College Required
• Experience in lesson planning
• Teaching/Facilitating experience a plus
• Strong background in youth development
• Experience working with students of various ages
• Proficient in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Google, and other Virtual Platforms
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Must be a team player
• Must be able to multitask in a high-volume atmosphere