SSAT/SHSAT Instructor - Flushing

About the role

Founded in 1876, The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, by providing effective programs and a supportive community. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways. BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage robotics classroom for 8 to 12 boys or young men
• Engage members in fun and relevant lessons based on established curriculum and specific classroom needs
• Develop curriculum (project-based learning activities) tailored to introduce members to robotics and 3D printing
• Reinforce positive student behavior and clubhouse rules; maintain a positive relationship with all members, families and staff
• Craft the robotics curriculum for each member group (7-9; 9-12; 13 and up), taking into consideration scaffolding
• Communicate with Education Director to discuss member progress, attendance, and concerns
• Serve as coach of at least one FLL team and one 3D printing team
• Attend required department meetings and professional development trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience in teaching test preparation and SSAT preparation in particular
• Relevant subject matter expertise and experience working with diverse population of males
• Documentation of high achievement on both sections of the SSAT and/or similar standardized tests
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Active and effective classroom management skills
• Able to drive students at all levels to perform their best
• Strong ability to effectively plan and deliver program content

Qualifications

• Organizational Support
• Design, Planning and Organizing
• Quality
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Written and Oral Communication

Skills

• Organizational Support
• Design, Planning and Organizing
• Quality
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Written and Oral Communication

Benefits

The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer?

and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.