Position Overview

Zone 126 is seeking to hire an Academic Group Leader at IS 126Q Albert Shanker School for Visual and

Performing Arts responsible for providing academic support to a cohort of students through homework help and

enrichment activities that support their individual learning and social emotional growth.

Activities include academic support in subjects like math, English, science, social studies, and/or foreign language to

ensure students are mastering day school content outside of the classroom. Enrichment activities that foster

creativity such as crafting, media, entertainment, volunteerism, gaming, and English language mastery.

The Academic Group Leader reports to the After-School Program Director and Coordinator and will play a key

role in recruiting and mentoring students to keep them engaged in after school and other Zone 126 programs and

services.

Essential Responsibilities

• Implement and develop lessons and activities aligned with program goals to support the academic success

and the social/emotional development of students.

• Collaborate with After-School Program Director or Coordinator in the planning, development and execution of

quality, age-appropriate youth development activities.

• Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with students, families & school faculty.

• Quickly identify and seek to resolve conflicts in consultation with the After-School Program Director or

Coordinator.

• Plan and post activity schedules and work products in designated areas to expand afterschool program

exposure to the school community.

• Report incidents to After-School Program Director or Coordinator in a timely manner to ensure student safety

within and outside of the program period.

• Engage students in specialty area activities and assist with coordinating special culminating events, such as

showcases, exhibits, productions, etc. with the After-School Program Director or Coordinator.

• Keep inventory and maintain all program supplies and equipment in an organized, safe, and secure location

for your cohort of students.

• Coordinate with After-School Program Director or Coordinator to ensure supplies are readily available to

facilitate positive student experience.

• Provide support through encouragement and promoting additional resources and referrals that are a part of

the Zone 126 suite of services.

• Prepare periodic reports and materials that show participant engagement and progress.

• Maintain accurate attendance records and complete administrative responsibilities as required.

• Timely submit all program related documents in a timely manner.

• Perform other related duties as needed.

Work Location and Schedule

• The job will be based at IS 126Q (31-51 21st St, Astoria, NY 11106) which is easily by the N/W/F trains and

Q18/Q69/Q100 bus lines).

• This position is 100% in person with no option to work remotely, this position will also be active when school

is not in session to prepare for when school is in session.

• Part-time role, a maximum of 18 hours per week.

• Candidates must be available between Monday through Friday between 2:15 pm to 5:15 pm.

• Before and after-school hours, weekends, and special event support will be planned.

Salary and Benefits

• Hourly Rate $18.00 without room for negotation

About Zone 126

Zone 126’s mission is to combat chronic absenteeism by connecting students to youth development programming

that builds pathways to college, the workforce, and promising futures.

Zone 126 envisions a community in which all students have the support needed to participate in their education and

pursue successful futures that break generational cycles of poverty.

For additional information on our sites and programs, visit www.zone126.org.