DYCD Compass After School Program | PS 32
About The Position
Dream Yard’s mission is to collaborate with Bronx youth, families and schools to build pathways to equity and opportunity through the arts. Dream Yard Project is the largest arts provider in the Bronx, and uses project-based arts learning to ignite the transformative spirit in youth, public schools and communities. Dream Yard’s school-based and out of school programs are based on 21st century learning and social justice pedagogy principles. Our work is aligned with the NYC Department of Education Blueprint for the Arts and the NY State Learning Standards, and encourages young people to pursue educational pathways toward higher learning, meaningful careers and social action. Our nationally recognized programming has grown tremendously in response to student interest and community needs. Co-Executive directors Jason Duchin and Tim Lord founded DreamYard in 1994. Since then, DreamYard has worked with more than 100 public schools and over 100,000 young people and families. DreamYard has developed a robust educational community in the Bronx – from its network of over 45 partnering public schools including the DY Preparatory High School to year-long programs at the DY Art Center.
Requirements
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other after school staff
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Commitment to fostering a student-centered, safe, respectful, and productive environment for all participants, families and school partners
- All staff must pass NYC Dept of Education fingerprinting clearance before beginning work
Nice To Haves
- Bronx based and Spanish-speaking applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Monitor student behavior, ensure physical safety, and escort children safely during transitions, arrivals, snacks, bathroom breaks, and dismissal.
- Lead hands-on, engaging recreational and academic enrichment activities, including homework help, games, team-building, and enrichment curricula (such as STEM or literacy) for groups of 10 participants.
- Foster an inclusive, welcoming environment that encourages Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), leadership, and positive self-image.
- Take daily attendance, track headcounts during transitions, and collaborate professionally with co-workers and activity specialists.
- Supervise a designated cohort of youth continuously for up to 10 hours a day, keeping energy high, maintaining hydration, and tracking headcount rigorously.
- Lead hands-on thematic summer projects integrating STEM, literacy, physical fitness, and health/nutrition curricula to prevent summer learning loss.
- Escort and manage student safety during off-site local day trips, park outings, swimming, and cultural excursions throughout the five boroughs.
- Coordinate and oversee the distribution and clean-up of free breakfast, lunch, and snack routines provided by the summer program.
Benefits
- paid sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
