Program Aide

Harlem Children's Zone • New York, NY

16h • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Program Aide to support our Elementary and Teen After-School program. The Program Aide will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. The Program Aide will join one of our Harlem Children's Zone/Promise Academy after-school programs that ensures thousands of kids in Central Harlem have an after-school program that is fun, safe, and a great learning experience. The individual will be an enthusiastic, reliable team player to contribute every ounce of their energy, creativity, and love so that our kids have an incredible after-school program this year.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• Some experience working with students and/or at-risk youth
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Familiar with issues prevalent in underserved communities
• Must be able to engage and motivate students

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with children or youth in an educational, extracurricular, or after-school program is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students in all of their activities (i.e. arts, dance, sports, etc)
• Assist teachers with participants' physical, emotional, social, moral and intellectual development
• Create and implement activities, workshops and events for students based on their interests and with their involvement
• Model positive behavior for the youth
• Engage the youth in dialogue (one-to-one and group discussions) around topics of concern for their age group and developmental stage
• Assist in the completion of homework and test prep
• Maintain the upkeep of supplies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Career advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Physical wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED