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 director’s absence. The hours of this position are 1pm-6pm, Monday to Friday. There are bi-weekly meetings, professional development, and senior staff meetings that occur outside of these hours.

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: Education and Experience: 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 2023 is a non-negotiable requirement

Bilingual fluency in Spanish or Bengali or Mandarin, or Tibetan and English is strongly preferred

Personal experience with societal barriers

Valid CPR and First Aid certifications

Must complete Health & Safety Training for After School programs.

Use of computer and programs used by agency

Demonstrated Abilities:

· Knowledge of best practices in working with children in an extracurricular setting

· Ability to establish and manage relationships with varied stakeholder with a focus 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 $20 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.