Team Leader, Beacon Harlem, On-Call/Per-Diem

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:

Graham Windham’s Beacon Harlem Program offers a safe, academically enriching and stimulating environment for elementary and middle school children residing in Harlem, as well as enrichment, employment and athletic activities and opportunities for high school students, and enrichment and community engagement opportunities and activities for adults. The program works in conjunction with our host school, the Mahalia Jackson School (PS/MS 123) to provide a range of activities, classes, long-term and short-term community service opportunities and exposure to NYC cultural activities and events. During the school year, the Beacon Program partners with Graham’s Community School and PS/MS 123 to assist in the Extended Learning Time extended academic day, to develop specific strategies to address student and family issues including absenteeism, behavior and health/mental health. During the summer, the program provides free Summer Rising camp.

Principal Objective/Role Overview:

Team leaders work in Graham Windham’s after school programs and summer camp. They supervise children during a variety of academic, recreational, cultural and youth development activities. They create a safe, wholesome environment and help produce well-rounded children who are equipped to handle long-term challenges.

Our afterschool programs and summer camps are located in Cornerstone and Beacon community centers. These centers provide engaging and structured activities for youth and families during after school hours, evenings, weekends, school breaks and summer breaks.

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.

Position Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma/GED required upon application. College Degree preferred.
• At least 1-2 years’ experience working with groups of elementary-aged to high school aged students (solely experience in Pre-K is NOT applicable)
• At least 18 years of age

Requirements:

• This position requires availability from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, 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 but NOT prior to application.
• State Central Registry Clearance documentation may be required.
• Full application completion must be received along with 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 an individual to create, produce and maintain the 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: $21.00/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.