Group Leader (Summer Rising)

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. (CPC) aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities. Today, CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services agency and offers more than 50 programs at over 35 sites throughout New York City, including early childhood education, school-age care, youth services, workforce development, community services, and senior services. CPC strives to be the premier social service and leadership development organization. In 2017, CPC launched Advancing Our CommUNITY, its organization-wide strategy to expand services to address persistent needs and emerging trends and to improve leadership skills among staff and community members. In 2022, our core programs and emergency services reached 200,000 people living in all five boroughs and all 51 city council districts. In the summer of 2022, CPC was recognized as the number one Chinese American organization in New York City to recommend to a Chinese immigrant looking for in-language and culturally competent resources according to a recent survey. This accomplishment is a testament to the incredible work and dedication of our staff. (For more information, please visit: https://www.cpc-nyc.org/)

PROGRAM SUMMARY

CPC Summer Rising is a summer program that serve students from grades K-5 each year (ages 5-12). The goal of the program is to support students in all learning areas including intellectual, academic, physical, social and emotional growth. The program offers creative and structured activities to strengthen participants’ academic skills and incorporates the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in a variety of projects, as well as art and physical activities.

CPC Summer Rising will be located at the five (5) following sites:

• PS 2: 80 Catherine St, New York, NY 10038
• PS 124: 40 Division St, New York, NY 10002
• PS 130: 28-42 Trinity Place, New York, NY 10006
• PS 20: 142-30 Barclay Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355
• PS 153: 1100 Elm Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and implement detailed lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and engaging that will be submitted to supervisor and Educational Specialist to ensure structured activities are implemented throughout the day.
• Must be able to lead and instruct Math and English Language Arts based on Common Core Standards, and other subject areas such as science and social studies.
• Provide supervision to children at all times to ensure their safety. Handle medical emergencies, and address behavioral issues that may arise between children.
• Document student attendance and incidents in compliance with program rules and agency policies.
• Work constructively with partner and other colleagues; communicate regularly with supervisory staff.
• Maintain an organized classroom and take responsibility for upkeep of educational equipment, materials and appearance of classroom.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Have at least one year of experience working with elementary age children and knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Must have experience in planning and executing lessons plans and structured educational, recreational and cultural youth activities.

Skills and Competencies:

• Self-motivated and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates ability and desire to work with and relate to children.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• $17.00 - $18.00 per week; up to 40 hours per week
• CPC offers eligible seasonal staff members mandatory benefits, including paid New York State sick time

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS

CPC has been committed to two goals: 1) keeping staff and community members healthy and safe and 2) continuing to safely provide services to community members. CPC no longer mandates COVID vaccination, but vaccines and boosters are highly encouraged for all our staff and community members.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals should submit their resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Kathy Lee, when applying online via CPC’s website: https://www.cpc-nyc.org/jobs or selected online job boards. Please specify which locations you would like to be considered for. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to careers@cpc-nyc.org with any questions or further inquiries.

CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ , individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.