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 in 1886, we continue to meet New Yorkers where they are, listen to diverse perspectives, and foster cooperation to build community strength and enable individuals to pursue their dreams.
Responsibilities
- Support group leaders and program aides in assigned units by providing classroom assistance, aiding with participant behavior, facilitating activities, and acting as a liaison between group leaders and program management.
- Support assigned units in planning and implementing theme-based projects and developmentally appropriate activities.
- Maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with host schools, parents, staff, and children.
- Strictly adhere to University Settlement policies, procedures, and Department of Health guidelines.
- Maintain professional conduct, including strict confidentiality of employee and youth information and program files.
- Supervise the arrival, snack, and dismissal of the assigned unit.
- Maintain an inventory of program supplies and order supplies with Director approval.
- Perform other duties, including Group Leader responsibilities, as assigned by the Director.
- 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.
- Demonstrate appropriate communication 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.
- Work collectively with on-site specialists.
- Organize special events as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Associate degree in child development, Elementary Education, or a related field, OR a High School Diploma and two years of direct experience working with children under 13 years of age.
- 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.
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to coordinate multiple tasks and responsibilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to serve as the "Next Person In Charge" when the supervisor is unavailable.
- Must be able to support the Site Supervisor in maintaining the integrity of the program and established relationships with partners.
Skills
- Bilingual (English & Spanish/Cantonese/Mandarin) preferred
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Part Time
- Partial Year
Experience Level
- 2 years direct experience working with children under 13 years of age
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.
