Facilitator

Children's Aid; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's Aid is seeking an Afterschool Facilitator for the Salome Urena Campus in New York City. The role runs Monday through Friday, 2:00pm–6:00pm, providing homework help, literacy-based instruction, and social emotional learning in an engaging, safe environment for middle schoolers.

The position emphasizes alignment with the organization’s mission and core values, with collaboration across staff and with families to support student growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience working with children, tutoring, or teaching preferred.
• Field of study in Education or Social Work.
• Ability to provide homework help and tutoring in reading, writing, and math.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for up to 20 children in a group or club.
• Lead engaging, safe, and respectful activities; model positive behavior for youth.
• Provide individual and group tutoring in reading, writing, mathematics and study skills.
• Collaborate with an Assistant Facilitator to plan day-to-day activities.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; support program operations and supervision.

Skills

Experience with children

Tutoring/teaching

Education or Social Work focus

Education

Pursuing an Associate’s or a Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Children’s Aid Afterschool in Action Program at the Salome Urena Campus, funded by the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is an afterschool enrichment program operating Monday through Friday, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. The Facilitator will provide tutorial help for students with their homework, additional educational instruction, social emotional learning, and the opportunity to engage middle school age children in an array of enriching sports and art-based activities. The incumbent will understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with the functions of the position.

Salary

$18 - $25 / hour

Position Summary

The Children’s Aid Afterschool in Action Program at the Salome Urena Campus, funded by the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is an afterschool enrichment program operating Monday through Friday, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. The Facilitator will provide tutorial help for students with their homework, additional educational instruction, social emotional learning, and the opportunity to engage middle school age children in an array of enriching sports and art-based activities. The incumbent will understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with the functions of the position.

Children’s Aid Mission

To help children in poverty to succeed and thrive. We do this by providing comprehensive support to children and their families in targeted high-needs New York City neighborhoods. Children’s Aid annually serves children and their families at over 40 sites in New York, as well as through three national program models. Children’s Aid is concentrating its efforts on creating cradle-through-college pathways in high-need neighborhoods, with a focus on children’s health, family stability, education, and social and emotional development.

Culture and Values

• We put children, youth, and families first: We listen to and incorporate the voices of children, youth and families in all that we do.
• We seek equity and transformation in our communities: We courageously work within and outside systems to create opportunities for children, youth and families.
• We strive for excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• We are powered by collaboration: Our work is stronger when we trust, partner, and respect each other and the communities we serve.
• We are driven by compassion: We lead with kindness, care, and empathy and believe in the endless potential of the people we serve and our team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• A Facilitator is responsible for the supervision and care of (up to) 20 children, which comprise a group or club.
• A Facilitator is a leader, who commits to teach by modeling and demonstrates characteristics that participants can learn from.
• The role of a Facilitator is to engage the middle school age children in fun learning activities; as well as provide a safe and respectful environment to our youth.
• In most cases, Facilitators have an Assistant Facilitator, which they collaborate and provide guidance to on the day-to-day activities.
• Facilitators have to provide individual and group tutoring in areas such as reading, writing, mathematics, and study skills.
• Facilitators are expected to develop classroom and behavioral management skills, implement professionally developed literacy-based curriculum, and develop relationships with children and their families.
• The Facilitator help in the design, plan and lead the implementation of special projects in and out of program.
• A Facilitator is expected to be punctual, responsible, have a positive attitude and provide encouragement to children.
• A Facilitator assist in activities or tasks necessary to ensure an orderly operation of the program: supervise children during supper, ensuring equipment is properly signed out and that all equipment is properly cleaned and returned. They also plan, teach, supervise, and organize games.
• A Facilitator attends regular staff meetings, trainings and work cooperatively with other staff members in the program and in the schools.
• Available from September through June for the after‑school enrichment program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate’s or a Bachelor’s Degree.

Key Competencies

• At least one-year experience working with children, tutoring, or teaching is highly preferred.
• Field of study in Education or Social Work

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children’s Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Children’s Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children’s Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

Work Schedule

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in‑person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.