After School Assistant Director

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement

AfterSchool Assistant Director (Pro Tem)

82nd Street Academics seeks a part-time Program Assistant for a 120-student program for elementary school-aged youth. The program provides challenging homework help, lots of engagement with arts and exercise, and family engagement. The program assistant provides day-to-day support and program supervision during the directors absence.
The hours of this position are 1:30 pm-6pm, Monday to Friday. There are weekly meetings and monthly professional development.
Major Duties:

• Lead program and coordinate with program stakeholders in absence of program manager (such as Department of Health, parents, school leadership, funders).
• Maintains compliance with regulatory standards (DOH, DOE, DYCD).
• Supports supervisor with administrative tasks, event planning, scheduling, parent communication
• Provides supervision and structure during transitions and activities.
• Supports supervisor with program observations and offers STEM activities or other enrichment as available.

Job Requirements:

• At least 30 College credits towards B.A. in Education or a related field.
• At least two years of experience working with After School; leadership role preferred.
• Commitment to the program through the end of June 2024 is a non-negotiable requirement.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
• Personal experience with societal barriers.
• Must complete Health & Safety Training for After School programs.
• Use of computers and programs used by the agency.

Demonstrated Abilities:

• Knowledge of best practices in working with school-age children in an extracurricular setting.
• Ability to establish and manage relationships with varied stakeholders focusing on program recruitment.
• Strong communication abilities in one-on-one meetings, in group settings, and in written communications.
• Takes personal accountability for the program outcomes, and takes initiative to implement positive change in the face of challenges.

Interested and qualified candidates should respond to this posting with their cover letter and resume. For more information about our organization please visit our website at www.82ndst.com
Compensation is $21 per hour
Our 5 Core values for 82nd Street Academics are:

• Empower Students.
• Delighted Kids.
• Mission-Driven Staff.
• Effective Teams.
• Lifelong Learners.

Mission Statement: To complement public education so that students in New York City, regardless of home language or other societal barriers, have access to quality, public, higher education.