Program Aide, Escort (Beacon)
About The Position
Goddard Riverside Community Center is a Manhattan community-based organization serving approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. The Program Aide, Escort supports the Beacon After School Program by helping ensure the safe transportation of youth to off-site programming at the Bernie Wohl Center and Star Learning Center. The role works with the Office Manager, Coordinators, and Director and provides support at the Bernie Wohl Center for off-site activities. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from September 1, 2026, through June 18, 2027. Hours are 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. Beacons operate year-round during non-school hours, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and summer, and serve youth from kindergarten through age 21 and adults age 22 and older. The position description states that the employee may be asked to perform other job-related tasks and that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Energy, motivation, and skills needed to work independently.
- Comfort engaging with youth.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Must be able to pass a background check, including fingerprint screening.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or interest in Education or Social Work.
- CPR/First Aid Certification.
- Familiarity with a social services setting.
- 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.
- 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.
- Perform other duties as required and assigned by the Program Director and AVP.
- Demonstrate professionalism and leadership.
- Provide support at the Bernie Wohl Center for off-site activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
