Full-Time
Assistant Youth Educator
Hudson Guild
No salary listed
New York, NY, USA
In Person
Category
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Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
- At least one year of experience and/or training working with children is required, preferably in education, elementary school programming, recreation, after-school programming, or another youth-services setting.
- Strong classroom and behavior-management skills are required.
- The ability to develop and facilitate age-appropriate activities and lesson plans is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team is required.
- The ability to adapt to changing program needs and environments is required.
- The ability to use technology and virtual platforms when required is required.
- Candidates must be able to establish positive and professional relationships with children and families.
- Candidates must maintain constant communication with students and coworkers and accurately exchange information.
- Candidates must be able to remain stationary or on their feet for extended periods.
- Candidates must be able to participate in and supervise indoor and outdoor youth activities.
- Candidates must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
- Candidates must frequently use computers, tablets, communication systems, and other technology-related equipment.
- Candidates must maintain appropriate professional boundaries, protect student confidentiality, and follow mandated organizational and safety procedures.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, and facilitate engaging enrichment activities that encourage learning, creativity, discovery, recreation, and personal development.
- Assist with the development and implementation of age-appropriate lesson plans and educational activities.
- Provide individual and small- or large-group support to students based on their academic, social, and developmental needs.
- Foster positive relationships with students and serve as a consistent, supportive role model.
- Support homework assistance, academic enrichment, recreational activities, arts, STEM, sports, and other program activities as assigned.
- Implement effective classroom and behavior-management strategies to maintain a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.
- Address student behavior appropriately and communicate significant incidents or concerns promptly to the Site Supervisor and appropriate staff.
- Assist students in developing positive communication, teamwork, conflict-resolution, and social-emotional skills.
- Participate in indoor and outdoor activities, including recreational games, sports, field trips, and special events.
- Assist with daily program preparation, including classroom/activity-area setup, organization, and cleanup.
- Pick up students from neighboring schools and safely transition them into the after-school program.
- Maintain organized classrooms, activity areas, and program materials.
- Monitor program supplies and promptly report lost, damaged, or misused materials to the Site Supervisor.
- Maintain accurate attendance records, student sign-in/sign-out documentation, participation records, and other required program reports.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with students, parents or guardians, coworkers, school personnel, and community partners.
- Support an inclusive and welcoming environment that respects and celebrates the diversity of students, families, staff, and community members.
- Follow all organizational, school, safety, and program policies and procedures.
- Participate in required staff meetings, professional development, trainings, and program planning sessions.
- Utilize computers, virtual platforms, and other technology as needed to support program operations and youth engagement.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Site Supervisor or program leadership.
- Contribute to a positive team environment and maintain reliability, patience, flexibility, and commitment to student safety and development.
Desired Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED is listed as a preferred qualification.
- Two or more years of relevant experience working with elementary-age children is preferred.
- Experience working in an after-school, school-based, recreational, or community-based youth program is preferred.
- Experience facilitating enrichment activities, sports, arts, STEM, academic support, or other youth-development programming is preferred.
- Experience with classroom management, attendance tracking, and youth-program documentation is preferred.
- The ability to use virtual platforms when required to support youth programming and communication is preferred.