Partnership Program Faculty, Sadie Nash Leadership Project, Brooklyn, NY

Partnership Program Faculty (part-time)

Posted on: July 16, 2013
Application deadline: August 5, 2013
Posted by: Sadie Nash Leadership Project

DESCRIPTION

Sadie Nash Leadership Project (SNLP) is a unique educational and leadership program for young women aged 14-22. At SNLP, we believe that every young woman is a leader, and we offer programs and classes to further develop that leadership.

We are currently seeking experienced and creative educators to facilitate leadership classes in SNLP's Partnership Program in New York City. Through the Partnership Program, SNLP partners with schools and community-based organizations in the New York area to offer courses in leadership, social justice, youth activism and self-empowerment. SNLP's Partnership Program is especially committed to supporting harder-to-reach youth throughout New York City.

Major responsibilities of Partnership Faculty include:

• Facilitating a social justice oriented curriculum focusing on leadership, identity, feminism, and issues facing young women
• Facilitating a class that meets regularly, once or twice a week at a school or community based organization. Classes are typically held during the school day or after school hours
• Attending ALL staff development meetings and individualized program support meetings, regularly held on Friday mornings every 2-3 weeks
• Regularly documenting and reporting student attendance and progress
• Serving as a liaison between SNLP and the partnership site

The ideal candidate:

• Has at least two years of prior experience working with high school aged youth
• Is passionate about the feminist and social justice values of the Sadie Nash model
• Is a skilled facilitator and youth worker
• Is flexible, dynamic, responsible, mature, and detail oriented
• Is punctual, reliable, and organized

Faculty will receive an hourly rate of $40/hr and will be compensated at a rate of $20/hr for staff meetings. All educators receive one hour of paid prep per week at $40/hr.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email your resume and cover letter to trixie@sadienash.org or fax it to 718.422.8663 by Monday August 5th, 2013. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.