Team Leader, Beacon Harlem, On-Call/Per-Diem (54349)

Position Title:

Team Leader

Position Type:

On-Call/Per Diem, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Schedule:

Up to 20 hours/week, Afterschool Hours

Format:

Fully Onsite

Department/Program:

Community Centers, Beacon Harlem

Location:

301 W 140th St., New York, NY 10027

Direct Supervisor:

Program Coordinator/Assistant Director, Beacon Harlem

Direct Reports (if any):

N/A

About Graham:

Graham provides life-changing tools and resources for children, young adults and families who face some of the most difficult obstacles caused by poverty, racial injustice, and lack of access to educational opportunities, living wage employment, quality healthcare, and affordable housing.
 

We collaborate with communities and strong partners to create and implement innovative strategies so everyone can lead healthy, joyful, and successful lives.

Program Description:

Graham Windham’s Beacon Harlem Program offers a safe, academically enriching and stimulating environment for elementary and middle school children residing in Harlem, as well as enrichment, employment and athletic activities and opportunities for high school students, and enrichment and community engagement opportunities and activities for adults. The program works in conjunction with our host school, the Mahalia Jackson School (PS/MS 123) to provide a range of activities, classes, long-term and short-term community service opportunities and exposure to NYC cultural activities and events. During the school year, the Beacon Program partners with Graham’s Community School and PS/MS 123 to assist in the Extended Learning Time extended academic day, to develop specific strategies to address student and family issues including absenteeism, behavior and health/mental health. During the summer, the program provides free Summer Rising camp.

Principal Objective/Role Overview:

Team leaders work in Graham Windham’s after school programs and summer camp. They supervise children during a variety of academic, recreational, cultural and youth development activities. They create a safe, wholesome environment and help produce well-rounded children who are equipped to handle long-term challenges.

Our afterschool programs and summer camps are located in Cornerstone and Beacon community centers. These centers provide engaging and structured activities for youth and families during after school hours, evenings, weekends, school breaks and summer breaks.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead activities such as academic enrichment, small group tutoring, art projects, interactive literacy, math and stem activities.
• Create a safe learning environment for participants.
• Maintain accurate student attendance reports and portfolio evaluations.
• Attend staff meetings and/or staff development activities.
• Lead and supervise your group of students whilst on summer camp trips.
• Participate in Graham Windham’s organizational activities when appropriate.

Position Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma/GED required upon application. College Degree preferred.
• At least 1-2 years’ experience working with groups of elementary-aged to high school aged students (solely experience in Pre-K is NOT applicable)
• At least 18 year