Education Instructor

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Education Instructor

WHEDco Middle School Extended School Day Program at SBECA (South Bronx Early College Academy)

Program Director

The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a community development organization founded on the radically simple idea that all people deserve healthy, vibrant communities. We build award‑winning, sustainable, affordable homes – but our work is not over when our buildings are complete. WHEDco believes that to be successful, affordable housing must be anchored in strong communities that residents can be proud of.

WHEDco’s mission is to give the South Bronx access to all the resources that create thriving neighborhoods – from high‑quality early education and after‑school programs, to fresh, healthy food, cultural programming, and economic opportunity.

The Education Instructor will supervise students who are required to participate in the Extended Day Program (EDP) study hall for student athletes and student performers. Additionally, the Education Instructor will liaise with school staff regarding academic and behavior benchmarks and goals, as well as academic needs for individual students as needed.

• Supervise weekly study hall for student‑athletes and student‑performers, from 4:15‑5:45 pm.
• Report on attendance, behavior, and work produced by all students who attend study hall.
• Assist students who are in need of academic support during the study hall, and work with school staff to help students achieve and retain activity eligibility, as agreed upon by the school and EDP administrators.
• Any and all additional assignments that may be assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field;
  Master’s degree in education a plus.
• Minimum three years’ professional teaching experience.
• Well organized, able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and organizing experiential learning activities.
• Substantial volunteer work will be considered.
• Ability to be creative and flexible and respond to the changing needs of the extended day program.

WHEDco affords all qualified applicants equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other category protected by law. WHEDco follows the requirements of the New York Human Rights Law with regard to non‑discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

WHEDco is an E‑Verify employer. E‑Verify is an Internet‑based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Education and Training

Industries:
Civic and Social Organizations