Enrichment Program Assistant — Evenings & Weekends

Strive Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Winter/Summer breaks

Vacation days

Sick leave

Job summary

Strive Charter School in New York is seeking energetic Enrichment Teaching Assistants to support after-school and weekend Enrichment Club programming. You will plan and lead engaging activities, supervise students, and help create a safe, welcoming learning environment for diverse learners.

The role requires strong communication, reliability, and an ability to adapt activities for various ages and interests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2 years' experience in a school setting with children in grades PreK-5.
• Ability to lead enrichment activities in arts, sports, STEM, literacy, or life skills.
• Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and classroom-management skills.
• Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging enrichment activities for students.
• Supervise students during clubs, activities, meals, transitions, arrival, and dismissal.
• Prepare classrooms, materials, equipment, and activity spaces.
• Provide clear instructions and age-appropriate support to students.
• Maintain a safe, organized, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Support positive student behavior using the school's expectations and procedures.
• Build supportive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and school leaders.
• Monitor student participation, progress, and well-being.
• Communicate attendance, behavioral concerns, injuries, incidents, and supply needs to the appropriate supervisor.
• Adapt activities to meet students' different ages, interests, abilities, and learning needs.
• Assist with cleaning and organizing classrooms and shared program spaces.
• Follow all school policies, emergency procedures, health requirements, and student-safety protocols.
• Attend required staff meetings, training sessions, and professional-development activities.
• Perform other duties related to the enrichment program as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Classroom management

Flexibility

Initiative

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Strive Charter School in New York is seeking energetic Enrichment Teaching Assistants to support after-school and weekend Enrichment Club programming. You will plan and lead engaging activities, supervise students, and help create a safe, welcoming learning environment for diverse learners.

The role requires strong communication, reliability, and an ability to adapt activities for various ages and interests.