Program Aide, Escort (Beacon)

Goddard Riverside Community Center • New York, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Goddard Riverside Community Center is a Manhattan community-based organization serving approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. Its Beacon Community Centers operate year-round in public schools, serving youth from kindergarten through age 21 and adults ages 22 and older, including older adults. Beacons provide programming during non-school hours, on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and in the summer, tailored to community needs. During the summer, they collaborate with New York City Public Schools on the Summer Rising initiative.

Program Aides work with the Office Manager, Coordinators, and Director to help ensure safe transportation of youth to off-site activities at the Bernie Wohl Center and Star Learning Center. They also support activities at the Bernie Wohl Center. The schedule is Monday through Friday from September 1, 2026, through June 18, 2027: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The hourly rate is $19.00.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to work collaboratively and as a team member.
• Ability to work independently.
• Comfort engaging youth.
• Energy, motivation, and skills needed to work independently.
• Must be able to pass a background check, including fingerprint screening.
• Familiarity with a social services setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or interest in Education or Social Work.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• A sense of humor and a passion for youth development.

Responsibilities

• Support all areas of the After School Program.
• Escort participants to off-site activities, including Ballet, Hip-Hop, Dance, Chorus, and Star Tutoring.
• Support off-site activities at the Bernie Wohl Center.
• Enforce program rules.
• Know and enforce emergency procedures and follow safety guidelines for all program areas.
• Foster a learning environment that stimulates children’s creative growth and development.
• Attend staff training, weekly meetings, and supervision meetings.
• Demonstrate professionalism and leadership.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned by the Program Director and AVP.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed