Summer Team Leader, The Bronx (60536)

Position Title:	Team Leader, Seasonal/Summer
Position Type:	Seasonal, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Schedule:	38 hours/week, 11a-6p Mon-Thurs, 8a-6p Fridays
Format:	Fully Onsite
Department/Program:	Beacon Hunts Point
Location:	730 Bryant Ave., Bronx, NY 10474
Direct Supervisor:	Assistant Director, Beacon Hunts Point
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:

Beacon programs are school-based community centers serving children age six and older, and adults. There are currently 91 Beacons located throughout the five boroughs of New York City operating in the afternoons and evenings, on weekends, and during school holidays and vacation periods, including the summer. Beacons provide Our goal is to give each participant, regardless of age, a positive and fun learning experience in a safe, friendly environment.

Principal Objective/Role Overview:

Team Leaders will support the Instructor with a class of students that are assigned by grade level. Classes take place during the summer months.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create and facilitate lesson plan activities to include recreational, educational etc.

• Organizing team games such as soccer, softball, and basketball, explaining the rules and acting as referee or umpire throughout the game

• Leading activities such as crafts and art, demonstrating various techniques and encouraging children to come up with ideas

• Create a safe, bully-free environment for all participants.
• Maintain accurate student attendance reports.

• Complete other administrative tasks as required.

• Attend mandatory staff meetings and professional development trainings

• Ensure that the learning environment is clean, safe and materials are prepared.

• Use positive classroom management techniques.