Afterschool Program Lead & Curriculum Developer

Union Settlement Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Union Settlement Association in East Harlem is seeking a part-time Youth Program Assistant for the afterschool program at MS 96. Work hours are 2:00pm to 5:30pm, on-site, with a salary of $17.50 per hour.

You will develop curriculum, facilitate activities, and manage classrooms, supporting youth through social-emotional learning, tutoring, arts, and STEAM projects. Qualifications include at least three years in a youth services setting, ability to pass background checks, and strong verbal and

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a youth services program.
• Background and criminal record check, fingerprinting check, and reference check required.
• Familiarity with 21 CCLC, DYCD, DOE, OCFS, DOHMH regulations and guidance.
• Strong verbal, written, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience facilitating workshops in sports, technology, leadership, performing arts, or arts.
• Commitment to serving youth in urban settings.

Responsibilities

• Attend bi-weekly strategic planning sessions with Program Director and staff.
• Prepare classroom and program spaces for activities.
• Plan and implement weekly lesson plans related to social-emotional, educational, and recreational activities.
• Lead workshops in at least one discipline: sports, technology, leadership, performing arts, prevention, visual arts, or STEAM.
• Assist in workshops and activities to support staff and program partners to address inappropriate behavior and classroom management.
• Lead project-based, theme-related activities and prepare participants for quarterly presentations.
• Escort participants out of school and off-premises to ensure safety during dismissal.
• Engage participants and support school staff during the school day.
• Support hall monitoring as needed.
• Plan, attend, and escort participants on trips.
• Participate in special events and staff meetings.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Youth services

Background check

Verbal skills

Written skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Job description

Union Settlement Association in East Harlem is seeking a part-time Youth Program Assistant for the afterschool program at MS 96. Work hours are 2:00pm to 5:30pm, on-site, with a salary of $17.50 per hour.

You will develop curriculum, facilitate activities, and manage classrooms, supporting youth through social-emotional learning, tutoring, arts, and STEAM projects. Qualifications include at least three years in a youth services setting, ability to pass background checks, and strong verbal and