COCOA House Work Study

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study.  If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at [email protected].

Job Description Summary
**This is an off-campus work study opportunity.** Students will work with COCOA House student attendees, parents, community members, and area schools to build an environment that fosters young people to become: imaginative and critical thinkers, lifelong learners, participants in a diverse global community, responsible and involved citizens, collaborative and quality workers.

Department: Off-campus, Kenney Community Center

Location: COCOA House, 869 Stanley St. Sch'dy

Student Supervisor: Will Rivas/Ajay Goncalves

Work Available: Days, evenings

Pay Rate: $9.70/hr

Duties and Responsibilities:

Regular, weekly shifts at COCOA House, during which work-study students will assist with one-on-one tutoring of 3rd-5th grade students, supervise academic enrichment activities, and maintain site rules (e.g. disciplinary and safety procedures). During each term, the work-study student may be asked to assist with field trips to local learning sites (e.g. museums, libraries) and/or Union College.

Note: work-study students may also have the opportunity to work on special projects that arise throughout the year.

Qualifications for the Position:

Interest and ability to work with elementary school aged children
Ability to work cooperatively and productively with volunteers, school district staff, parents, and community members
Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity to others as well as respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in an emergency situation
Familiarity and experience with diverse populations strongly preferred

Location: Schenectady, NY

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).