Liberty LEADS is a NYC-based college access program that has served over 200 underrepresented children between 5th and 12th grade each year since 1989. Liberty LEADS was founded to empower youth by helping them attain higher education, embrace leadership engagement, and create a positive future for themselves and others. Liberty LEADS provides an alternative learning environment in which young people can experience success as learners and increase their ability and motivation to graduate from high school and seek entry into postsecondary education and/or meaningful employment. The program is guided by the principle that all children have gifts, talents, and great potential and can contribute to one another's social and academic growth.
We are looking for energetic and creative educators who enjoy working with youth during the summer and are available for in person programming.
Responsibilities
Assist Liberty Instructor and LLP Staff with assigned duties
Escort students from one area to another
Assist with lunch/snack distribution
Assist with daily monitoring of attendance
Participate in student outings
Participate in TA training
Assist with arrival and dismissal of students
Qualifications
College Students majoring in a related field (Liberty LEADS alum strongly encouraged to apply)
Demonstrate knowledge of child development
Experience planning and implementing curriculum in group settings
Experience working with children/adolescents a plus
Salary commensurate with experience
Requirements
Reliable WIFI and computer access
Attend mandatory curriculum planning session with co teachers and advisors (dates tbd)
Attend mandatory June 2024 Orientation
Physical Requirements
Walking up and down stairs up to and including the nine flights to the gym
Supervising and participating in outdoor activities such as walking up to 20 city blocks, hiking or other activities as named.
Please forward cover letter and resume to: Marisol Saks, Operations Manager (msaks@bankstreet.edu) and Mitchel Balcacer, Program Coordinator (mbalcacer@bankstreet.edu) - Bank Street College of Education - Liberty Leads and apply through the Bank Street website.
SALARY RANGE $20-$25 HOURLY RATE
ABOUT US
Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families.
Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children.
At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.