Team Leader, Manhattanville Cornerstone

Job Details: Job Location: 530 West 133rd St., New York, NY 10027

• New York, NY, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $21.36 - $21.36Hourly, Job Shift: Day, About Graham: Graham provides life-changing tools and resources for children, young adults and families who face some of the most difficult obstacles caused by poverty, racial injustice, and lack of access to educational opportunities, living wage employment, quality healthcare, and affordable housing. We collaborate with communities and strong partners to create and implement innovative strategies so everyone can lead healthy, joyful, and successful lives. Program Description: The Cornerstone Program, located at Manhatanville Development, provides services for youth from K – 12th grade. Program components include academic assistance as well as cultural and recreational activities. The Cornerstone Program is part of the Youth Success branch of Graham- Windham and offers engaging, youth-centered programming to children and youth throughout NYC Job Responsibilities: Lead activities such as academic enrichment, small group tutoring, art projects, interactive literacy, math and stem activities. Create a safe learning environment for participants. Maintain accurate student attendance reports and portfolio evaluations. Attend staff meetings and/or staff development activities. Lead and supervise your group of students whilst on summer camp trips. Participate in Graham Windham’s organizational activities when appropriate.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications: At least a High School Diploma. College Degree preferred. A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working with groups of children, young adults, is required. At least 18 years of age This position requires availability from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday. Documentation regarding education is a requirement.

Three letters of recommendation. The individual must be Department of Health Department fingerprinted and cleared prior to employment. State Central Registry Clearance documentation may be required. Full application completion must be received along all documentation requested. Responsible for serving as role models for program participants.

This position requires a well-organized individual who will be able to complete interesting and innovative lesson plans and implement those plans accordingly. The position requires and individual to create, produce and maintain required documentation. The individual must posse’s quality communication skills that reflect active listening.

Being able to empathize with participants and plan appropriate interventions with staff and supervisor is paramount. Salary & Compensation: Base Salary or Hourly Rate: $21.36/hour FLSA Status: Non-Exempt EEO Statement The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

Graham hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled. Graham believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.