After School Enrichment Specialist-Journalism Club_

Organization DescriptionPAVE Academy Charter School is a public charter school in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY. PAVE provides a K-8 experience that lays the foundation for a productive and choice-filled life. We build our students brick by brick, equipping them with the academic, social, and emotional skills that they need to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, overcomers and leaders in their communities.PAVE is inspiring learning beyond the classroom in our After School Enrichment Program. Our program ensures a safe and nurturing space where our students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.Opportunity SummaryPAVE seeks an After School Enrichment Specialist for the 2024-2025 school year. Enrichment Specialists will design and implement lessons based on their designated speciality. All After School Enrichment Specialists will report directly to the After School Director. The program runs from September 16, 2024 through June 5th. The schedule is Mondays through Thursdays 3:45-6:15 pm and on Fridays from 12:15-3:45 pm.How You'll Contribute+ Embody, advocate and operationalize the mission, vision, and strategic direction of PAVE+ Collaborate with the Director of Afterschool to create and sustain a positive and structured After School culture+ Design and Implement a series of lesson plans in your speciality area+ Serve as a role model while demonstrating professional behavior+ Maintain strong, professional relationships with colleaguesWhat You'll Bring to the Team+ A strong commitment to PAVE's mission and vision+ An uncompromising belief that all students can learn+ A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges+ Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team+ Excellent organizational skills+ At least two years of experience working in with youth in a group setting+ Effective youth development strategies and conflict resolution+ HS Diploma (required)+ Must be at least 18 years of ageOur Core ValuesMore Than a School At PAVE, we are more than a school, we are a family. Staff members, families and community organizations work together in unity to create a warm, safe and joyful learning environment, where students can blossom into the best version of themselves.No Limits At PAVE, the possibilities are endless, and we will not settle for less than our best. PAVE classrooms focus deeply on the growth and achievement in all aspects of our students' academic and social development. We maintain high expectations for our students and for ourselves and commit to providing the care, coaching, and communication needed for students and staff to learn, grow, and shine.Bright Starts, Vibrant Futures At PAVE, our classrooms are bright in aesthetic and vibrant with learning. Our teachers and students engage with one another enthusiastically and embrace the challenge and rigor of the work with joy. Fun is not an add on; it is an essential component of the PAVE experience. We believe that a life and love of learning starts here.Love is Justice At PAVE, we acknowledge that systemic racism and bias has had its grips on our community for far too long. We create inclusive and equitable spaces where everyone belongs, everyone matters, and everyone is loved. "Hate cannot drive out Hate. Only Love can do that." We endeavor to bring out the best in our students and each other by, with, and through love. This, we believe, is justice in action.Lift Every Voice At PAVE, every voice matters. We value diverse perspectives and insights within our community. We encourage our students to engage with one another and express themselves with both power and respect. As our students prepare to enter the world beyond PAVE, it is our responsibility to ensure that our students are equipped and empowered to use their voice effectively to advocate for themselves and others.Non-Discrimination StatementPAVE Academy Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.