High School Prep Instructor

Title:                  High School Prep Instructor

Location:           1220 Gerard Ave., Bronx, New York 10452

Reports to:         After-School Program Director, PS/MS 218

About Us:

The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a community development
organization founded on the radically simple idea that all people deserve to live in healthy, vibrant
communities. We build award-winning, sustainable, affordable homes – but our work is not over when
our buildings are complete. WHEDco believes that to be successful, affordable housing must be anchored in strong communities of which residents can be proud. WHEDco’s mission is to create and bridge access to resources in the South Bronx that support thriving neighborhoods – from high-quality early education and after-school programs, to fresh, healthy food, cultural programming, and economic opportunity. See www.whedco.org for more information.

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the High School Prep Instructor will facilitate weekly lessons for 6^th – 8^th grade students. Including a 9 week (Oct.-Dec.)  High School intensive for 8^th grade students. From January through the end of the school year, the High School Prep Instructor will develop and facilitate a High School prep curriculum to 6^th and 7^th grade students. The High School Prep Instructor will also support the students in their High School selection process.

Responsibilities:

• Provide information and general guidance for NYC High School entrance process, including public, charter and private school options. 
• Teach small groups and design appropriate lesson plans/workshops/exercises to suit the size and learning needs of the group.  
• Knowledge of trends in education, career exploration and educational planning.    
• Support students in their High School admissions process.  
• Attend bi-weekly staff/planning meetings.  

Qualifications:

• Strong academic skills in English and Math.
• Demonstrated interest in the field of education, child development. 
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.  
• Minimum two years professional experience working with children in a classroom, after school, or community-based environment. Substantial volunteer work will be considered.
• Familiarity with NYC High School admissions procedures and course materials. 
• Proficient in understanding IEP’s and special needs and services for students. 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, but not required.
• Well organized, able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Able to work afternoons. 
• Previous work experience in low-income communities.

Competitive hourly rate ($30.00 - $35.00) based on experience. This is a part-time hourly position for 4 afternoons per week from 2:30PM to 5:30PM.

WHEDco affords all qualified applicants equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other category protected by law. WHEDco follows the requirements of the New York Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

WHEDco is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility. 

Salary : $30 - $35