Summer Literacy Specialist Queens

Summer Literacy Specialist Queens Temporary Employee – Queens, Queens, NY, US 11 days ago | Requisition ID: 3317 Salary Range: $20.00 – $25.00 Hourly New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Summer Camp Literacy Specialists. Multiple openings across 5 boroughs. What is a Literacy Specialist New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic people to fill the seasonal role of Summer Day Camp Literacy Instructor. In this role, you will be critical to the successful operation of the Summer Day Camp program. Specialists are responsible for leading Summer activities for children and teens at New York Edge program sites. What will you do Build strong relationships with and among students. Teach or co‑lead daily activities. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students. Maintain knowledge of state and national literacy initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent required. Must be 18 years old. Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of current educational trends in literacy curriculum and experience successfully teaching and instructing youth. Schedule Part‑time seasonal: July 1 – August 14. Weekly scheduled hours: 15–29 hours per week. (No summer camp on July 3.) Elementary school: Monday–Friday, 12 p.m.–6 p.m. Middle school: Monday–Thursday, 12 p.m.–6 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. (until August 7). Pay: $20–25 per hour (based on experience and credentials). Benefits and Training All summer activity specialists are required to complete a mandatory 3‑hour curriculum and instruction training before the start of summer camp. Training will be offered on June 23, 24, or 25 (dates subject to change). Equal Opportunity Employer New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health. New York Edge provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr New-York-Edge,-Inc