Under the direction and daily supervision of the Program Director, the Middle School Youth Educator will be responsible for facilitating and implementing enrichment programs for participants in 6th grade through 8th grade. The Youth Educator will work in collaboration with other staff members towards providing a program that fosters a student’s academic and social growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research, develop and execute fun and engaging lesson plans (activities) to create opportunities for discovery, learning, adventure and recreation.
• Provide group and/or individual assistance to youth in their learning and engagement as well as supporting their development.
• Participate in indoor and outdoor activities assisting with daily set-up, daily clean up, and overall procedures.
• Use behavior management strategies to address misbehaviors effectively, promptly communicate behavior incidents with supervisors and other necessary staff and provide guidance and behavior modification as needed.
• Serve as a role model for all participants in our program.
• Complete necessary reports to track student progress and participation; daily attendance logs, pick-up sign-in sheets, etc.
• Responsible for area materials, room organization and reporting misused/damaged materials to the supervisor.
• Professionally communicate with all staff, guardians, children, and community members in a polite and respectful manner.
• Uphold program policies and procedures while promoting an inclusive, welcoming and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all staff, participants and stakeholders.
• Actively participate in mandatory professional development training and meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

HOURS: Sample schedule – After School – M-F 1pm – 6:30pm. – Subject to change. THIS IS AN IN-PERSON POSITION.

As a NYC contracted agency all positions at Hudson Guild fall under the NYC vaccine mandate. All employees, consultants, volunteers and interns must show proof of vaccination upon hire.

Hudson Guild is an Equal Opportunity Employer.