Education Department Recreational Health & Wellness Instructor/Teacher Aid - Hope for Youth

Hope For Youth provides a full-day accredited education program within two (2) structured classrooms at our Amityville location. In addition, the Education Program provides support to residents attending their local public school. The Education team consists of full-time and part-time employees, who work through an academic school year. ​The education staff also provides support and guidance for residents in achieving goals outside the classroom including internships, vocational opportunities, and other community involvement.​

This year, HFY has an opening for a Recreational Health & Wellness Instructor/Teacher Aid for the Education reporting to the Education Coordinator.

Job Responsibilities:

• With guidance from the Education Coordinator plan and implement appropriate instruction/learning strategies and activities, including determining appropriate kind and level of materials.
• Utilize a variety of instructional materials and available multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Teach knowledge of, and develop skills and abilities in, physical fitness, coordination and agility, exercise, sports and health.
• Supervise/monitor student's behavior in the classroom
• Organize and maintain a system of accurate and complete record-keeping, lesson planning, grading and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with the other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program and provide assistance as directed by teachers.
• Participate in Education, DES and NSD staff meetings
• Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency and any other legal or regulatory obligations Minimum

Qualifications/Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• NYS Teaching certification preferred, not required (efforts towards pursuit of NYS certification encouraged)
• Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements lifting up to 50lbs.

To be a successful Recreational Health & Wellness Instructor/Teacher Aid you must be willing and able to do the following always:

• Function with agency's policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Manual
• Function within the agency's policy and procedures as outlined in the program guide and applicable codes of conduct
• Achieve successful outcomes within guidelines outlined in NYS, County and HFY policy and procedure (shared)

This opportunity is being offered at a pay range of $40,000-$41,500/ annually, based on a 33 hours per week

Please include resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hope For Youth, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract, including but not limited to: Staff Exclusion List (SEL), State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR), DMV record review, criminal records screening, reference checks, physical exam.

This opportunity is being offered at a pay range of $40,000 - 41,500/annually, based on 33 hours per week

Please include resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract, including but not limited to: Staff Exclusion List (SEL), State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR), DMV record review, criminal records screening, reference checks, for some roles, a physical exam. Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.

Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope For Youth.

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!

• Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers

• Diverse Culture thatpromotes recognition and belonging

• Advancement and supplementalpay opportunities

• Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships andTuition Assistance

• Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

• Special Events and Recognition Awards

• Volunteer and Internshipopportunities available within

• Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment

• 90% Employer-paid medical premiums

• Generouspaid time off

• Agency-funded Pension Plan

• Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, FSA and HSA Accounts

• Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability

Learn more about Hope For Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org

Additional Pay Range Information

The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.).

Learn more about Hope For Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org