After School Program Assistant - Exciting Challenge

The Program Assistant of our after-school programs supports our Program Directors in providing high quality after school programming for elementary aged youth, from Kindergarten to eighth grade. The right candidate will have a passion for working with youth, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, time management skills, computer skills, and be able to handle multiple tasks. Reporting to the Program Director, the Program Assistant will carry out the responsibilities of the position as defined below. 

● Advise the Director on program development and updates. 

● Provide coaching, support and assistance for program staff. 

● Ensure proper implementation of programming, including activities, student participation, supervision of youth and staff, and maintaining safe spaces. 

● Develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff, youth, parents, school and neighboring community. 

● Assist in planning and implementing youth development programming including but not limited to schedules, activities, and team based projects. 

● Attend staff meetings and professional development training. 

● Strong leadership and management skills and the ability to motivate and support members of a team. 

● Data input and knowledge of DYCD Connect, EzReports, Salesforce systems preferred

 ● Additional administrative and programmatic tasks as deemed necessary by the Program and Senior Directors. 

● Applicants in pursuit of a degree in Education, Social Work, or other relevant subjects preferred 

● Experience working with youth in an educational setting. 

● Willingness to submit to and pass criminal, child protection, and sexual registry background checks. 

Hours: Monday-Friday, 1 pm-6:00 pm. Hours and days may vary. 

Part time hours are limited to 19 hours per week. Any additional hours worked or offered will be on a temporary, as needed basis and at the discretion of the Senior Director of the Youth Education Services Department. 

Location: PS 169Q 18-25 212th St, Queens, NY 11360

Salary: Commensurate with experience and training. 

To Apply: Please email a cover letter and résumé to [email protected]