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About the Role

The COMPASS Elementary program, part of CPC Education and Career Services, provides after-school services to children ages 5-12. The program aims to promote positive youth development, foster social and emotional skills, and encourage youth leadership through engaging activities in safe environments. This role supports the planning and delivery of academic, enrichment, and recreational activities, tutors participants, and ensures a safe and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Group Leaders in planning and delivering engaging academic, enrichment, and recreational activities aligned with DYCD goals, including STEM and literacy initiatives.
• Support Group Leaders and the Education Specialist in evaluating the effectiveness of program activities and events.
• Tutor and provide academic assistance to participants as needed.
• Ensure all activities are age-appropriate, safe, and supportive of children’s development.
• Maintain active supervision of children to promote safety and positive behavior.
• Communicate regularly and maintain positive relationships with school principals, staff, afterschool personnel, families, and CPC colleagues.
• Model respectful and professional relationship-building in all interactions with children, parents, staff, and school management.
• Maintain an organized classroom and take responsibility for upkeep/appearance of the classroom and for proper maintenance of educational and recreational equipment/materials.
• Adhere to all program policies, procedures, and regulations established by DOHMH, DYCD, and CPC.
• Participate in professional development and training opportunities to enhance skills and support career growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with children ages 5 to 12 years old in a structured educational, recreational, or youth development setting.
• Current CPR/first aid/AED certification or willingness to complete this training/certification within 6 months of hire is required.

Skills

• Knowledge of the principles of positive youth development.
• Strong social and emotional maturity and behavioral management skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in Arabic/Chinese/Spanish is a plus.

Location

• Brooklyn, NY 11220

Work Type

• Part Time
• Day and occasional weekends and evenings

Education Level

• None

Salary/Compensations

• $17.00 - $18.50 Hourly

Benefits

• Paid New York State sick time

About the Company

• Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. (CPC) aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities.
• CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services agency and offers more than 50 programs at over 35 sites throughout New York City.
• CPC offers early childhood education, school-age care, youth services, workforce development, community services, and senior services.
• CPC strives to be the premier social service and leadership development organization.
• In 2017, CPC launched Advancing Our CommUNITY, its organization-wide strategy to expand services to address persistent needs and emerging trends and to improve leadership skills among staff and community members.
• Last year, CPC's core programs and emergency services reached 200,000 people living in all five boroughs and all 51 city council districts.
• In the summer of 2022, CPC was recognized as the number one Chinese American organization in New York City to recommend to a Chinese immigrant looking for in-language and culturally competent resources.
• CPC Education and Career Services (ECS) provides dynamic programs and activities that bridge youth and adults with their highest educational, economic and leadership potential.
• ECS believes it is never too early or too late to start learning, which is why an asset-based approach is used to maximize clients’ current strengths.
• Whether in schools, community centers, or internship sites, ECS creates equitable learning environments that promote leadership development, self-advocacy, and community building.
• ECS programs equip clients with essential skills and experiences today so that they are empowered to take the next step tomorrow.

Equal Opportunity

• CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• CPC values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.