Academic Enrichment Coordinator

Introduction Henry Street Settlement is like no other organization, and our positions are not ordinary jobs. Every day Henry Street’s dedicated team carries out a 130-year blueprint of service to our community established by our founder, Lillian Wald, in 1893. Click here to learn more about Henry Street Settlement employee benefits. Overview Education and Employment Services is an 8.2 million dollar division serving about 8,000 people each year through a continuum of services from Early Childhood Education through Adult Workforce programs designed to assist individuals in obtaining the skills necessary for lifetime self-sufficiency. Education Services include an Early Learn Program, After-School Programs (6 sites), 4 Day Camps, Youth Recreation, High School Initiatives including 2 Community Schools, and our Expanded Horizons College Success Program. Programming takes place within 3 community center sites and multiple school-based programs. Employment Services include walk-in employment services, employment services for a public housing population, ESL job readiness training, and employment services for youth including SYEP and Young Adult Internship and Adult Literacy Programs. Responsibilities Lead in the development and maintenance of a comprehensively coordinated educational program designed to meet the needs of all participants on both sides of the learning campus. Infuse principals of early college awareness, post-secondary exploration, and youth choice/agency in the educational philosophy governing program. Plan and execute program-wide hands‑on inquiry based academic projects, enrichment, and recreation experiences. Ensure that age-appropriate Social Emotional Learning opportunities are incorporated into program activities. Structure group and individual instruction for all students with a keen focus on providing enrichment for neurodivergent learners. Support community-based program coordinators, instructional, and administrative staff to work towards collaborative implementation of grant requirements, which entails the supervision and coordination of weekly curriculum meetings. Implement feedback mechanisms from staff, parent, student, and community members regarding curriculum and instruction. Assist with orders and purchases of materials and supplies to support and enrich the activity specialists' lessons and activities. Maintain records of all participants' pre- and post-individual assessments for Hello Insight and STAR. Collaborate with the program coordinators to review and assess individual students via surveys, observation, etc. Ensure that students and Activity Specialists are adequately prepared for sharing's, culminating events, and exhibits. Develop lessons and activities to support the academic development of participants who do not receive homework. Complete monthly and quarterly progress reports for the agency. Attend regular meetings with agency staff, Department of Education, Department of Health, and participate in trainings as required. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field required, Master’s Degree preferred. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in after-school and/or camp settings. Experience developing and providing quality age appropriate, hands‑on projects, enrichment, and recreation experiences to youth, grades K-5. Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds and implementing culturally relevant programming. Advanced experience working with families to facilitate overall student success. Ability to work with students from a variety of academic backgrounds and skill levels. Strong organizational, multitask, and follow-through skills. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Flexible and positive team‑oriented attitude. Must be able to work on school holidays. Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Cantonese or Mandarin). Essential Physical Job Functions Ability to carry 20 pounds. Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs per day. Ability to work onsite in the Lower East Side. #J-18808-Ljbffr ViziRecruiter,LLC.