Program Aide @ MS 936

Center For Family Life in Sunset Park•New York, NY

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Aide supports the school-based MS 936 program by assisting with participant enrollment, attendance tracking, data entry, reception, and other administrative tasks. The role also helps prepare and clean up after-school materials and meals, delivers materials to classrooms, and supports planning and carrying out special events. The position works primarily in a school setting and shared office space, with regular interaction with children, teenagers, parents, co-workers, supervisors, school personnel, and community partners. The Program Aide is expected to communicate effectively, maintain respectful relationships, be culturally sensitive, and collaborate flexibly with partners including NYCPS, the PTA, and other CFL departments. This is a part-time, non-exempt position working 18 hours per week. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2–5 p.m., and Thursday from 2–7 p.m. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a background check and medical clearance after a conditional offer is made and accepted.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years old.
Good verbal and writing skills.
Highly organized and able to manage time efficiently.
Proficient with word processing tools and spreadsheets, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Bilingual in English and Mandarin/Cantonese, or English and Spanish.
Complete a background check and medical clearance after a conditional offer is made and accepted.
Able to walk, bend, stand, and lift up to 20 pounds as needed.
Able to maintain a high energy level and interact actively with children each day.
Able to work in various temperatures and weather conditions to facilitate activities inside and outside the school building.

Nice To Haves

Some experience working in a school setting.

Responsibilities

Support the Office Manager with participant enrollment for the site.
Make absentee follow-up calls.
Support the Office Manager with daily attendance entry.
Perform receptionist tasks, including filing, copying, and answering the phone.
Assist with setup and cleanup of after-school materials and meals.
Deliver materials to classrooms as needed.
Support the planning and execution of special events.
Build and maintain appropriate interactions with participants, co-workers, and supervisors.
Communicate effectively with teenagers, parents, and outside agency staff.
Maintain contact as needed with participants’ families, school personnel, and external community groups.
Collaborate with partners such as NYCPS, the PTA, and other CFL departments working in the building.