Youth Worker/Teacher Aide

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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