After School Youth Program Education Assistant (005)
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club
Location
New York
Salary
$17 - $19 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Educational Assistant supports the Education Director by planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating departmental programs, activities, and events, while also providing individual guidance and referrals to members.
Requirements summary
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to plan, conduct, and supervise educational programs and services, communicating effectively with diverse young people aged 6-18 and organizational personnel. A minimum of two years of related experience is preferred, and strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Job description
Summary
Educational Assistant will be responsible for providing support with planning, organizing, conducting and evaluating departmental programs, activities and events under the direct supervision of the Education Director (or any other staff as so designated by the Clubhouse Director) and providing individual guidance and referrals as needed.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
- Recruit members for Education programs.
- Aid in the delivery of assigned departmental programs and services.
- Ensure thorough evaluation of all assigned programs.
- Submit all required reports and records timely to the appropriate staff member/maintain formal records of all assigned programs
- Initiate and maintain community contacts; families, schools and other organizations and institutions as directed.
- Collaborate with outside entities to enhance programs and services; families, schools and other organizations and institutions as assigned.
- Provide group and individual instruction.
- Assist with the completion of homework.
- Motivate members to participate in programs, activities and events.
- Act as temporary replacement for the Education Director.
- Participate in organizational meetings and conferences as requested.
- Ensure a healthy, safe environment in program areas.
- Generate new and creative ways to engage members in educational activities.
- Maintain open lines of communication with direct supervisor and colleagues.
Required Skills/Knowledge
- Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct and supervise educational programs and services.
- Ability to communicate effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds, ages 6-18 as well as a range of other organizational personnel in a courteous and professional manner.
- Must be highly motivated and dedicated to the organizational mission.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a related field is preferred.
We offer a professional work environment, competitive salary for the After School Youth Program Education Assistant (005) position.
