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About the Role

University Settlement partners with over 40,000 New Yorkers annually to foster healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For nearly 140 years, we have combatted poverty and inequality by developing effective social services in collaboration with our communities. As the first Settlement House in the U.S. (established 1886), we continue this mission by meeting New Yorkers where they are, listening to diverse perspectives, and fostering cooperation to build community strength.

Responsibilities

Support group leaders and program aides in assigned units by providing classroom assistance, managing participant behavior, facilitating activities, and liaising between group leaders and program management.
Assist assigned units in planning and implementing theme-based projects and age-appropriate activities.
Maintain positive and cooperative relationships with the host school, parents, staff, and children.
Adhere strictly to University Settlement policies, procedures, and Department of Health guidelines.
Maintain professional conduct, including strict confidentiality of employee, youth, and program information.
Supervise arrival, snack, and dismissal for the assigned unit.
Maintain an inventory of program supplies and order supplies with Director approval.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, including Group Leader responsibilities.
Design and implement innovative, quality educational and recreational activities for youth participants.
Actively participate in program-wide or division-wide activities.
Supervise homework and other in-class activities.
Communicate effectively with families, teachers, staff, and children.
Attend regular staff meetings and trainings.
Track attendance, performance, and behavior through accurate record keeping.
Design and implement lesson plans that promote monthly themes.
Create a classroom environment that fosters working, learning, and creating.
Collaborate with on-site specialists.
Organize special events as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Associate degree in child development, Elementary Education, or a related field, OR High School Diploma and two years of direct experience working with children under 13.
Experience working with parent groups (e.g., volunteer groups, PTAs, AmeriCorps teams).
Familiarity working with youth in various settings.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
Bilingual (English & Spanish/Cantonese/Mandarin) preferred.
Excellent organizational skills; ability to coordinate multiple tasks and responsibilities.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to serve as the 'Next Person In Charge' when the supervisor is unavailable.
Ability to support the Site Supervisor in maintaining program integrity and partner relationships.

Skills

Classroom assistance
Participant behavior management
Activity facilitation
Liaison communication
Project planning
Activity implementation
Interpersonal communication
Verbal communication
Written communication
Organizational skills
Task coordination
Record keeping
Lesson planning
Homework supervision
Recreational activity design
Educational activity design

Location

175 Eldridge Street - New York, NY 10002

Work Type

Partial Year (10 Months)
Part Time
Monday - Friday, 12:30pm - 5:30pm
25 hours per week

Experience Level

Two years direct experience working with children under 13 years of age (if no Associate degree)
Experience working with parent groups
Experience working with youth in a variety of settings

Education Level

Associate degree in child development, Elementary Ed. or related field
High School Diploma

Salary/Compensations

$21.22 - $21.22 Hourly

About the Company

University Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on our collective strengths as we achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives.
For nearly 140 years, we’ve fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with our neighbors.
Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation.
Joining with our neighbors to make stable foundations where people of all ages can grow and pursue their dreams, we build community strength.
We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization.
We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.