Flatbush YMCA 1401 Flatbush Ave. Brooklyn, New York, 11210 Google Maps
SALARY: $20.00 – $40.00 P/H
The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.
To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.
The Flatbush YMCA is seeking an Education Specialist who Under the supervision of the Site Director, will play a critical role in coordinating and developing educational activities in STEM, literacy, and writing to children in grades Kindergarten – 5th Grade. The Educational Specialist will work with counselors to design activities that will promote subject mastery, develop grade-level competencies, and teach study skills. The Education Specialist will also be responsible for creating a safe and positive environment for school age children, to provide opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic/ personal growth.
Under the guidance of the Site Director, the Education Specialist is responsible for planning and organizing variety of educational enhancement activities in the areas of STEM, literacy, and writing which will teach skills and help to improve overall academic performance.
Y After-School programs operate from 3:00pm-6:00pm, Monday-Friday and during public school breaks.
Desired Skills & Experience:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid-time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (ie. full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.
How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.
If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ♦ DRUGFREE WORKPLACE
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities
YMCA OF GREATER NEW YORK | Where there’s a Y, there’s a way.