Job details
Job type part-time number of hires for this role 4
Qualifications
High school or equivalent (required)
Full job description
About phipps neighborhoods:
Phipps neighborhoods helps children, youth, and families in low-income communities rise above povertyWe work in south bronx neighborhoods where we can address the greatest barriers to lasting success through education and career programs, and access to community resources.
We are dedicated to our neighborhoods for the long term, supporting individuals and families as they establish self-sufficiencyOur services create opportunities for people to thrive in every aspect of their lives.
Position summary:
Student advocate will work closely with either elementary, middle and/or high school students, helping them to achieve their best in both academic and non-academic settingsHe/she develops, implements, and participates in a range of activities all geared towards assisting students with positive enrichment that transcends their school careerStudent advocates will help students develop intrinsic and individualized strategies for meeting their goals and improving their academic and social skillsThe primary goal of a student advocate is to provide support and structures to students to help them graduate, increase their daily attendance and reduce chronic absenteeismThe student advocate will meet this goal by facilitating small group interventions, and helping identify specific student needs.
Duties and responsibilities:
Facilitate success mentoring and enrichment activities designed to improve attendance and academic performance of students
Provide supervision and ensure the safety of students at all times including scheduled events either in or out of the school building.
Engage students in a wide range of project-based learning activities
Accurately monitor student attendance during day school and after school activities
Develop lesson plans and curriculum in accordance with program schedule, programmatic themes, objectives and outcomes
Conduct attendance interventions with students and/or parents.
Document student progress as it relates to student achievement, successes, and attendance.
Plan and facilitate group workshops that promote student success and identify areas of concern.
Support school initiatives, such as lunch groups, push-ins/classroom supports, and advisories.
Establish a comfortable environment for students while adhering to and continuing the implementation of clear, consistent age-appropriate expectations and rules.
Maintain a professional working relationship with students, parents and school personnel.
Model appropriate practices and behaviors at all times.
Uphold phipps neighborhoods policies and procedures
Ensure proper use of supplies and materials
Maintain ongoing open communication with parents, students and school personnel.
Communicate with all staff, parents, students and community members respectfully and politely thus ensuring the reputation and integrity of phipps neighborhoods inc.
Attend staff meetings, professional development workshops and program events.
Perform other duties as assigned by the community school director.
Qualifications:
The candidate must have at least a high school diploma or hse, minimum of 12 college credits preferred
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong classroom management skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills and computer literacy
Bilingual (spanish speaking) preferred
Enthusiasm, creativity and initiative
A sense of humor and a sense of urgency
Candidate should be able to multitask and take direction well
Able to deal with crisis in an appropriate manner
In order to be considered for this job, please click on the link below and complete the application:
Https://recruiting.ultipro.com/phi1005/jobboard/d214740c-ca40-4152-b685-d0cc250f7326/opportunity/opportunitydetail?opportunityid=8f0b6a63-6224-436b-8b49-daa1cf1971d7
Job type: part-time
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to friday
Covid-19 considerations:
Daily assessments, temperature checks, social distancing, and ppe.
Education:
High school or equivalent (required)
Work location:
One location
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: one location
