Program Aide

Harlem Children's Zone • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) is a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York. They are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Program Aide to join The Baby College. The Program Aide will contribute to HCZ's mission to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through comprehensive programming that fosters opportunities for children and families to thrive. The Baby College is an early intervention program that supports young children and families through a nine-week series of parenting workshops. These workshops, held on Saturday mornings and offered free of charge, cater to expecting parents and those raising children up to three years old. Families receive breakfast, lunch, incentives, and childcare during the program. The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects including brain development, discipline, immunization, safety, asthma, lead poisoning, parental stress, and parent-child bonding. The primary goal of The Baby College is to equip families with essential information and support to raise happy, healthy children who are prepared for school.

Requirements

• A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ.
• Currently attending college or an Associates Degree required.
• Experience working in a classroom setting.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• High School or Equivalent or better.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Early Childhood/Childhood education, Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology.
• Bilingual a plus (English/French, or English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Participate in all agency functions and project activities.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Safely operate all kitchen equipment (choppers, slicers, ovens, steamers, a variety of knives, etc.).
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings.
• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Recruit families between cycles to ensure maximum levels of program participation.
• Support with transporting program supplies from one location to another; heavy lifting required.

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: Associate degree