Instructor (Syep)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Instructor will be under the direct supervision of the Education Specialist. The Instructor is responsible for providing a safe, caring, and enriching opportunity for youth enrolled within the Summer Youth Employment Program. The Instructor will implement a six-week project-based learning experience, utilizing UAU’s educational and work-readiness curriculum throughout July and August, that will help participants strengthen their work readiness skills. Instructors will provide synchronous instruction to a cohort of at least 25 Summer Youth Employment Program participants, carefully documenting participant attendance and participation throughout the program.

Schedule: 16 hours per week, maximum **Both Hybrid & Remote positions available

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Actively participate in pre-program training and mid-summer professional development activities
• Coordinate and implement a meaningful student-centered learning experience during the months of July and August
• Supervise participants and lead classroom discussions via Zoom, Google Classroom, and in-person workshops, as directed
• Implement UAU’s project-based learning curriculum that includes activities within the lesson plan for a balanced program of facilitation, presentation, and participation time
• Provide participants with clear instructions on projects, assignments, and learning objectives
• Attend and supervise youth at in-person activities, trips, or events in the community, as directed, particularly on Thursdays and/or Fridays.
• Establish a professional rapport with participants by responding to inquiries within a 24-hour time frame
• Actively promote teamwork and group-oriented activities
• Record youth participation, attendance, and project completion according to UAU and DYCD guidelines
• Promote work readiness skills and help youth explore their career interests
• Conduct surveys to gauge participants interests, needs, and/or concerns
• Provide daily updates to the Education Specialist
• Participate in end-of-program/post-program debriefs and evaluation activities
• Attend SYEP team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities, both virtually and in-person, as applicable to role
• Assist with related advisory and/or departmental duties and projects as needed

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred
• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire
• 2 years of experience in youth services or working with youth from various populations, preferred
• Must possess a Valid driver’s license – non-expired
• NYS certification or license in Education, preferred
• Must have daily access to a reliable mode of transportation, preferably a motor vehicle
• Demonstrates operational knowledge and proficiency of remote work/remote learning technology, including Zoom, Google Meets, Google Classroom, and the Internet
• Must have consistent access to high-speed internet
• Demonstrates flexibility and a fluency for adapting to meet the needs of participants
• Demonstrates ability to conduct and complete work independently, including meeting deadlines, while contributing to a collaborative team effort
• Willing and able to take initiative and allow for a flexible work schedule; including some nights and occasional weekends.
• Demonstrates understanding and value of individuals’ different capacities, cultures, and abilities
• Must be available to work the duration of the six week program
• Respect for diverse racial, socio-economic, ethnic, academic, religious, and cultural backgrounds and identities
• Experience teaching and/or supporting youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities, a plus
• Bilingual, a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required for this job as outlined below.

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need.
• Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.
• The position is in a well-lit office environment.
• Involves sitting approximately 75 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 70% of the time.
• May include working prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet or more of the observer).

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