PROGRAM LEADER REQUIREMENTS:
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18+ years of age​
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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Available Sept. 15, 2025 - June 10, 2026
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Commitment to one assigned weekly shift without conflict
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​Mon-Thurs: 3:00 - 6:00 PM AND FRI: 1-6 PM
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M, Tu, Th, F: 3:00 - 6:00 PM AND WED: 12-6 PM
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Passionate about Newark youth aged 5-14
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Strong instruction, facilitation & group management skills
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Clear background check & child abuse records
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English speaking proficiency
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Able to teach a 10-12 week course in at least one non-academic enrichment skill:​​
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PREFERRED:​
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1+ years of formal experience as a lead instructor of large groups of youth aged 10-14
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Spanish Speaking Proficiency
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American Sign Language
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Fun/ Weird Science
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Gardening
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Martial Arts
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Music Production/ DJing
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Performing Arts
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Photography/ Videography
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ETC.
Ideal Candidates
Are highly skilled and have formal classroom experience, a passion for working with inner-city youth, and 1+ year of instructional or related youth development experience.
General Qualifications
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Eligible to work in the USA with children; clear fingerprinting, background checks
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Some post-secondary undergraduate or technical career study
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Available to work the assigned work schedule without conflict
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Experience with children in large group instructional, coaching, or camp settings
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Love working with children; connection/passion for mentoring Newark/inner-city youth
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Strong classroom and group management skills
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Excellent proactive planning and organizational skills
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Ability to work collaboratively with the district, program, parents, and community leaders
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Effective communication with sensitivity to others and a swift response to critically urgent incidents
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Ability to professionally and positively give and receive feedback, implementing necessary changes
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Compliance with the company, site, and/or school district/network policies, protocols