Youth Worker/Teacher Aide - HANAC, Inc.
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
About the Job
HANAC, Inc. – originally founded by George Douris as the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee – is a New York City-based multi-faceted social services organization. The organization was founded in 1972 to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City.
The Youth Worker/Teacher Aide will be an experienced and energetic individual who will provide
supervision to the after-school classes and support the after-school program and curricula. The Youth Worker/Teacher Aide will assist the Group Leaders facilitate activities but not limited to homework help, arts & crafts, sports, health & fitness, nutrition, dance, and STEM education.
Pay Rate: $16/per hour
Work Schedule:
Monday-Thursday 12pm-5pm; Friday 8am-5pm
Hours for the last week of the Summer Rising Program (8/12 to 8/16) will be from 8am-5pm.
(Must be available from July 1st to August 16th)
Location: PS 212 34-25 82nd Street Jackson Heights NY 11372.
Youth Worker/Teacher Aide Responsibilities:
- Ensure the health, safety and well-being of the participants in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
- Will help the Group Leaders supervise, engage and administer recreational activities for youth and families.
- Provide a safe and fun environment for participants in the After-School Program
- Assist in the implementation of Homework help, tutoring and a variety of age-appropriate theme related activities.
- Assist with distribution and collection of participant and parent surveys.
- Work cooperatively with peers, professional staff, and other departments.
- Maintain equipment, storage facilities, and inventory.
- Work closely with the Group Leaders to ensure best practices and program quality meet contract expectations.
- Assist the Group Leaders with maintaining accurate program documentation (incident, accident and behavioral reports, attendance, and sign-in/sign-out sheets).
- Consult with the Program Director when difficult or unfamiliar situations arise.
- Actively participate in all training sessions, designated meetings and special events.
- Will maintain a close relationship and report to the Program Director for delegated tasks and future assignments.
- Complete all job-related tasks and use program time effectively during scheduled working hours.
Qualifications:
- Must possess a sense of integrity and keep all business matters confidential.
- Must be extremely detail-oriented.
- Self-motivated and dedicated to learning the work.
- Prior experience within Youth Development is preferred.
Education Requirements:
- A High School diploma/GED certification is required.
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