SSAT/SHSAT Instructor - East Harlem

Position: SSAT/SHSAT Instructor
Location: 321 East 111th St. New York, NY 10029
Salary Range: 35.00 per hour
Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

About Us
Founded in 1876, The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, by providing effective programs and a supportive community. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways. BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact.

Job Summary
We are currently searching for an SSAT Instructor to provide assistance to a class of approximately 20 students’ who are high school-aged members, ages 13-16 (8th- 11th grades). Education is a core focus of the organization and offering our males the opportunity to access a college education is one of our priorities. The SAT Teacher will prepare class materials, teach SAT courses, score pre- and post-tests, and maintain a positive learning environment. The classes are expected to have several members at one time, but can include individual tutoring as well.

Responsibilities
• Effectively manage robotics classroom for 8 to 12 boys or young men
• Engage members in fun and relevant lessons based on established curriculum and specific classroom needs
• Develop curriculum (project-based learning activities) tailored to introduce members to robotics and 3D printing
• Reinforce positive student behavior and clubhouse rules; maintain a positive relationship with all members, families and staff
• Craft the robotics curriculum for each member group (7-9; 9-12; 13 and up), taking into consideration scaffolding
• Communicate with Education Director to discuss member progress, attendance, and concerns.
• Serve as coach of at least one FLL team and one 3D printing team
• Attend required department meetings and professional development trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• 2 years of experience in teaching test preparation and SSAT preparation in particular
• Relevant subject matter expertise and experience working with diverse population of males
• Documentation of high achievement on both sections of the SSAT and/or similar standardized tests
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Active and effective classroom management skills
• Ability to drive students at all levels to perform their best
• Strong ability to effectively plan and deliver program content.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Organizational Support, Design, Planning and Organizing, Quality, Leadership, Teamwork, Written and Oral Communication

The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.