Program Aide
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Program Aide to support our Elementary and Teen After-School program.
The Program Aide will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.
The Program Aide will join one of our Harlem Children's Zone/Promise Academy after-school programs that ensures thousands of kids in Central Harlem have an after-school program that is fun, safe, and a great learning experience. The individual will be an enthusiastic, reliable team player to contribute every ounce of their energy, creativity, and love so that our kids have an incredible after-school program this year.Previous experience working with children or youth in an educational, extracurricular, or after-school program is preferred but not required.
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Requirements- High School Diploma or GED
- A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
- Some experience working with students and/or at-risk youth
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Familiar with issues prevalent in underserved communities
- Must be able to engage and motivate students
- Work directly with students in all of their activities (i.e. arts, dance, sports, etc)
- Assist teachers with participants' physical, emotional, social, moral and intellectual development
- Create and implement activities, workshops and events for students based on their interests and with their involvement
- Model positive behavior for the youth
- Engage the youth in dialogue (one-to-one and group discussions) around topics of concern for their age group and developmental stage
- Assist in the completion of homework and test prep
- Maintain the upkeep of supplies
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Fall & Spring Monday-Thursday 4-hour shifts between 2:00pm-8:00pm
- Summer Hours Monday-Friday 8-hour shifts between 7:00am-6:00pm
Benefits
As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive.
Please take a look at our Part-Time benefits below.
Our exceptional Part-Time benefits include:
- Career advancement
- Paid sick leave
- Employee referral bonus
- Physical wellness discounts
- Commuter benefits
- Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more
Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.