Junior Program Assistant – Mott Haven

THE BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK INC; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick time

Job summary

The Boys Club of New York is seeking a Junior Program Assistant to support Explorer program activities in the Bronx. You will model positive social interactions and assist in guidance, supervision and safety of members while participating in activities.

Responsibilities include planning and supervising activities, assisting in lessons, managing space, reporting damaged materials, and attending professional development trainings.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth development, education, or afterschool settings preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Well organized and able to work independently or collaboratively.
• First Aid and CPR certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, implementation and supervision of activities.
• Assist in facilitating lessons using various teaching methods.
• Supervise the movement of members in all spaces.
• Ensure proper care of materials; report damage to the Explorer Director.
• Use behavior management strategies and communicate incidents to staff.
• Attend mandatory professional development trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organized

Teamwork

Education

College credits or technical school

Job description

Position

Junior Program Assistant

Location

565 Morris Ave Bronx NY 10451

Salary Range

1700 per hour Employment Type Part Time Non Exempt

About Us

Founded in 1876 The Boys Club of New York BCNY is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men ages 7 to 21 by providing effective programs and a supportive community BCNY provides evidence based programs to address the evolving social emotional health creative educational and vocational needs of our members in meaningful lasting ways BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact

Job Summary

The Explorer Program Assistant is responsible for modeling positive social interactions through combined academic social health and recreational programming He She will assist in the guidance supervision and safety of members while participating in activities alongside members to ensure encouragement and support

Responsibilities

• Support the planning implementation and supervision of activities.
• Assists in facilitating lessons utilizing a variety of teaching methods and techniques.
• Supervise the movement of members in all spaces.
• Ensure proper care of all area materials organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Explorer Director.
• Use behavior management strategies to defuse inappropriate behavior and communicate behavior incidents with the Explorer Director and other necessary staff.
• Attend mandatory professional development trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in youth development education or afterschool preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Well organized able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Credits in college or technical school.
• First Aid and CPR certification desirable.

What We Offer

• PTO
• Sick time only

The Boys Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other status protected by law

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