Program Aide
About the role
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 its After-School program. The Program Aide will contribute to ensuring thousands of kids in Central Harlem have an engaging, safe, and enriching after-school experience.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with students in all of their activities (i.e. arts, dance, sports, etc)
- Aid teachers in 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
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
- Familiarity with issues prevalent in underserved communities
- Ability to engage and motivate students
What You'll Do
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.
Schedule
- Peacemaker Program: On-Site: Monday-Friday 2 PM-6 PM
- Promise Academy After School: On Site, Monday-Friday any time from 2 pm-7:30 pm.
- A Cut Above: Monday-Thursday, 3 pm- 7 pm & Friday's 12 pm-6 pm
- ACE, ETC, CCCC (Zone High School, After school): Monday-Thursday 3 pm-8 pm & Friday's 2 pm-6 pm
- Summer Hours: Monday-Friday, on-site five days a week (40 hours total). Work hours may fall anywhere between 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., depending on the site you're hired with
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)
Pay
The salary range for this position is $20.00 per hour.
Contact Information
To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants.
Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States.
Harlem Children's Zone is an EOE.