Job Details
Job Location
9 NOLL STREET - BROOKLYN, NY
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$33.29 - $33.29 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day Shift
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop lesson plans and activities for class;
• Create an atmosphere where all participants are engaged, have fun, are safe, and work collectively as a team;
• Regularly communicate with Director regarding participants and class topics;
• Maintain accurate program documentation including but not limited to sign in/sign out sheets, attendance reports, etc.;
• Maintain an organized work space by taking responsibility for maintaining all supplies, materials, equipment and program spaces;
• Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of participants with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities;
• Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit participants work for the center and the community.

COMPETENCIES

• Minimum of one-year teaching experience; previous experience working with older adult community preferred.
• Work independently and be a self-starter.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be punctual, reliable, organized and efficient to run an effective class.
• Interest and ability to work with senior citizens and volunteers.
• Bilingual, Spanish speaking communication skills necessary.
• Commitment to organizations mission, vision and values.
• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities>.
• Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.).

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
High school diploma required. Associates degree preferred.
EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement
It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.