Job description

The Workforce Education Center/Summer Youth Employment Program is an arm of the Division of Adult & Continuing Education at LaGuardia Community College that works with youth ages 14-24 who need improvement of academic skills, an internship, a high school equivalency diploma, community service experience, entry into the job market or interested in entering college.

Reporting to the Education Specialists, the Facilitators for SYEP project-based learning activities will work with 14 &15 year-old young adults in a hybrid classroom setting providing teaching and learning in which students use academic knowledge and skills to address genuine community needs. This is a full-time temporary position from June 20-August 11, 2023.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Project-Based Learning instructional activities (hybrid) on-line and/or in- person classroom program to which they are assigned.
• Oversee the collection of participants’ project-based learning data.
• Plan and implement project-based learning/youth development curriculum.
• Maintain files and necessary documentation of student project-based learning experiences.
• Plan and execute virtual and in-person trips related to the project-based learning curriculum.
• Comply with all requirements of the SYEP project-based learning program at LaGuardia Community College.
• Conduct regular evaluation and assessment of project-based learning activities.
• Assist in the development of reflection activities for program participants.
• Guide students in the promotion of social change by providing a deep understanding of how individual actions contribute to the community.
• Motivate students to produce a service project that reflects their project-based learning subject area.
• Work with classroom assistants to ensure that participants time sheets are completed so that they can receive their stipends.

Qualifications

• College Senior or Graduate with a major in Education, Human Services or Instructional Technology and/or related field.
• Passionate about project-based learning and community service and its potential to engage students in meaningful learning.
• Well organized and have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with databases and open to using web-based applications.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations and function as a key team member.
• Ability to build rapport with youth 14-15 years of age.
• Candidates with experience in teaching one or more of the following disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply: STEM/STEAM/DIGITAL ARTS/STUDIO ARTS/CODING/RESTORATIVE JUSTICE/ CHESS/ HEALTH AND WELLNESS/

PHOTOGRAPHY/HISTORY

A background check and fingerprinting are required prior to finalizing an offer of employment. This position is a hybrid model.

Please apply here: https://www.rfcuny.org/careers/postings?pvnID=LA-2303-
005518

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Long Island City, NY 11101: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Long Island City, NY 11101

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