Program Assistant, Compass - Mitchel

EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT•New York, NY

2d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan committed to expanding opportunities through education, career development, and supportive services. The COMPASS Elementary Program supports this mission by providing high-quality, structured, and engaging afterschool programming for children in community-based settings. The Program Assistant plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the program and works closely with the Program Director to ensure a safe, structured, and enriching environment for all participants. This position is hands-on and youth-focused, involving active engagement with students, support in activity facilitation, and collaboration with staff to ensure smooth program delivery. The Program Assistant will help implement daily curriculum and activities, supervise and support students during structured and unstructured times (including snack, enrichment activities, and outdoor play), and assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe learning environment. This role also includes supporting administrative and operational tasks as directed by the Program Director, participating in staff meetings, and contributing to a positive and collaborative team culture. Under the guidance and supervision of the Program Director, the Program Assistant is expected to communicate regularly, assist with program improvements, and provide consistent support to ensure program goals and youth development outcomes are met.

Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent of 3+ years in youth services
Familiarity with respective BX communities, key stakeholders, and resources
Experienced in designing, planning, and implementing structured programs
Enjoy being with students and foster their academic, social, emotional, and physical development through the duties outlined above
High level of proficiency in administrative work
Capacity to thrive under pressure while working on multiple tasks and projects
Knowledge of the public education system and positive youth development best practices
Strong communication skills, writing, organizational & critical thinking skills
A team player with demonstrated commitment to working with urban youth and young adults from a strength-based perspective
Bilingual (Spanish preferred), but not required
Experienced in DYCD programming regulation and DYCD online
Computer literate

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of higher education coursework related to education and child development
Experience implementing educational programming and working with students as a teacher, educational aide, after-school care aide, and/or daycare operator or assistant.
A high sense of professionalism.

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of the COMPASS Program.
Work closely with the Education Specialist to review, update, and support curriculum, instructional goals, and program design.
Support daily program operations, including scheduling, activity implementation, and supervision of youth during structured and unstructured times.
Maintain regular communication with the Program Director, staff, DOE teachers, parents, and community partners to ensure collaboration and program alignment.
Assist with staff support functions, including onboarding, training support, supervision feedback, and participation in staff evaluations as directed.
Help coordinate family engagement efforts, including newsletters, events, conferences, orientations, and outreach.
Maintain accurate documentation, including attendance, snack logs, incident reports, timesheets, and other required records for compliance.
Ensure compliance with ESH, DYCD, DOE, and DOH standards and support program quality assurance.
Monitor student behavior and support positive youth development, emotional regulation, and social skills.
Maintain clean, safe, and organized program spaces, and support supply inventory and purchase requests.
Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and training sessions as required.
Facilitate or support bi-weekly staff meetings and contribute agenda items as needed.
Support special events, beautification projects, and other program-wide initiatives.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Program Director.