{"id":17888,"date":"2016-08-25T15:03:39","date_gmt":"2016-08-25T19:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/?p=17888"},"modified":"2016-08-25T15:03:39","modified_gmt":"2016-08-25T19:03:39","slug":"job-lead-instructor-assistant-instructor-after-school-program-girl-scouts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2016\/08\/25\/job-lead-instructor-assistant-instructor-after-school-program-girl-scouts\/","title":{"rendered":"JOB: Lead Instructor, Assistant Instructor, After School Program, Girl Scouts"},"content":{"rendered":"
JOB DESCRIPTION<\/div>\n
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POSITION: Lead Instructor, After School Program<\/div>\n
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DEPARTMENT: Girl Leadership Programs<\/div>\n
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REPORTS TO: After School Program Manager<\/div>\n
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DURATION: October 2016 \u2013 May 2017<\/div>\n
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STATUS\/SALARY: Part-Time<\/div>\n
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POSITION OBJECTIVES:<\/div>\n
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The Girl Scouts of Greater New York (GSGNY) is seeking committed, enthusiastic instructors to teach in a new after<\/div>\n
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school coding program, using an age-appropriate curriculum that taps the interest of middle school girls. Our<\/div>\n
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program offers an engaging, accessible learning environment; inspiring active learning and building confidence in<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
STEM; and exposing girls to careers and women role models within the STEM sector.<\/div>\n
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The program will be based in schools or other community buildings throughout New York City. This per diem position<\/div>\n
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leads instruction alongside an assistant instructor, co-teaching weekly 2-hour sessions for 20 sessions during the<\/div>\n
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academic year, beginning fall of 2016.<\/div>\n
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Coding experience is not required, as both instructors will be trained on the curriculum that combines coding, digital<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
storytelling, and Girl Scouts-style leadership development and complement each other\u2019s skillset. We are looking for<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
instructors who can demonstrate professionalism and consistency, while also relating to, coaching, and inspiring girls<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
as they embrace and undertake building STEM and other new skills. Applicants fluent in Spanish are encouraged to<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
apply.<\/div>\n
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RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Lead the delivery of an after school coding curriculum that combines online and offline elements. Training,<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
curriculum, and materials will be provided by GSGNY After School Program Manager, department staff, and<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
program development partners.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Work in tandem with Assistant Instructor on-site to deliver quality coding curriculum to underserved schools and<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
after school programs across New York City.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Adapt teaching to a wide variety of informal environments.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Lead field trips, coordinate guest speakers, and oversee events as scheduled per site.<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Support girl recruitment, parent, and community engagement specific to each site, and provide quality customer<\/div>\n
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service to parents and site\/school administration.<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Ensure that accurate attendance is taken every day, while monitoring frequent absences.<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Assume responsibility for and follow protocol to watch students until pickup by designated parent\/caregiver<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
and\/or school staff.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Support the completion of evaluation and assessment procedures, including but not limited to accurate and<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
timely tracking of program and student data and providing reports as necessary to the Afterschool Program<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Manager.<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Be a positive role model and promote high morale in program participants.<\/div>\n
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QUALIFICATIONS:<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Bachelor’s degree in education, social work or relevant field. Master’s degree (or in progress) preferred.<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Successful classroom or after-school teaching experience with strong classroom management skills.<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Spanish language fluency preferred, but not required.<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Experience teaching or working with underserved urban youth strongly preferred.<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Enthusiasm for empowering girls and underserved youth to learn new skills.<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Strong comfort level with technology required; coding experience welcome.<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Familiarity with and high level of comfort in travelling throughout the five boroughs.<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Availability to be on-site during after school program hours; approximately 3:00pm-6:00pm, Monday-Friday.<\/div>\n
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Schedules to be determined within program hours and based on site needs.<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Available for training between August – September 2016 and regular check-ins (in-person and via email) with<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
After School Program Manager throughout program year.<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Strong interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with individuals of all levels and backgrounds.<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Must be able to complete required background check.<\/div>\n
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TO APPLY:<\/div>\n
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Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to hr@girlscoutsnyc.org. Please include \u201cAfter School Program<\/div>\n
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Lead Instructor\u201d in the subject line of your e-mail. Resumes received without a cover letter will not be considered. No<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
phone calls please.<\/div>\n
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The Girl Scouts of Greater New York is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.<\/div>\n
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This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
description. Any essential function or requirement of this job will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent or applicant be<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Reasonable accommodation(s) for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent or applicant<\/div>\n
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JOB DESCRIPTION<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
POSITION: Assistant Instructor, After School Program<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
DEPARTMENT: Girl Leadership Programs<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
REPORTS TO: After School Program Manager<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
DURATION: October 2016 \u2013 May 2017<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
STATUS\/SALARY: Part-Time<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
POSITION OBJECTIVES:<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
The Girl Scouts of Greater New York (GSGNY) is seeking committed, enthusiastic instructors to teach in a new<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
after school coding program, using an age-appropriate curriculum that taps the interest of middle school girls.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Our program offers an engaging, accessible learning environment; inspiring active learning and building<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
confidence in STEM; and exposing girls to careers and women role models within the STEM sector.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
The program will be based in schools or other community buildings throughout New York City. This per diem<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
position assists in instruction alongside a lead instructor, co-teaching weekly 2-hour sessions for a total of 20<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
sessions during the academic year, beginning fall of 2016. Freelance instructors and interns encouraged to apply!<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Both instructors will be trained on the curriculum that combines coding, digital storytelling, and Girl Scouts-style<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
leadership, and teaching pairs will complement each other\u2019s skillset. We are looking for instructors who can<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
demonstrate professionalism and consistency, while also relating to, coaching, and inspiring girls as they embrace<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
and undertake building STEM and other new skills. Applicants fluent in Spanish are encouraged to apply.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Work in tandem with the Lead Instructor to deliver quality coding curriculum to underserved schools and after<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
school programs across New York City.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Aid in the delivery of an afterschool coding curriculum that combines online and offline elements. Training,<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
curriculum, and materials will be provided by GSGNY After School Program Manager, department staff, and<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
program development partners.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Adapt teaching to a wide variety of informal environments.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Lead field trips, coordinate guest speakers, and oversee events as scheduled per site.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Support girl recruitment, as well as parent and community engagement, specific to each site and provide<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
quality customer service to parents and site\/school administration.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Assume responsibility for and follow protocol to watch students until pickup by designated parent\/caregiver<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
and\/or school staff.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Support the completion of evaluation and assessment procedures, including but not limited to accurate and<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
timely tracking of program and student data, and providing reports as necessary to the After School Program<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Manager.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
QUALIFICATIONS:<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Page 2 of 2<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Current\/recently graduated graduate students, with knowledge of computer programming. Strong<\/div>\n
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undergraduate candidates may be considered.<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Experience using programming tools (i.e. code.org, Scratch, JavaScript)<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Enthusiasm for getting girls and underserved youth interested in technology.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Experience or interest in teaching is highly preferred.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Familiarity with and high level of comfort in travelling throughout the five boroughs.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Availability to be on-site during afterschool program hours: approximately 3:00pm-6:00pm, Monday-Friday.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Schedules to be determined within program hours and based on site needs.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Available for training between August – September 2016 and regular check-ins (in-person and via email) with<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
After School Program Manager throughout program year.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\uf0b7 Must be able to complete required background check.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
TO APPLY:<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to hr@girlscoutsnyc.org. Please include \u201cAfter School Program<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Assistant Instructor (Intern)\u201d in the subject line of your e-mail. Resumes received without a cover letter will not be<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
considered. No phone calls please.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
The Girl Scouts of Greater New York is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
stated in this description. Any essential function or requirement of this job will be evaluated as necessary should an<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
incumbent or applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation(s) for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent or applicant<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
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