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About the Role
Educational Alliance is seeking part-time After School Support Specialists to ensure the well-being of all after schoolers at the 14th Street Y After School Program. Support Specialists will work with neurodivergent and neurotypical students, providing support for those with additional social/emotional/behavioral/mental health needs.
Responsibilities
- Attend all days of staff orientation before After School.
- Attend all days of After-School and monthly staff meetings.
- Learn about assigned after-schoolers needing additional support and help carry out their plan for success.
- Assist campers who require additional support in the pool during swim periods.
- Communicate regularly with Support Coordinator and AFS Program Manager.
- Work harmoniously with Group Leaders to support after-schoolers.
- Adhere to agency and site-specific safety standards.
- Comply with city and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Maintain standards of AFS conduct, behavior management protocols and inclusion.
- Uphold and implement agency values when working with after-schoolers and staff.
- Assume responsibility for the physical and mental health and safety of all after-schoolers.
- Actively participate in all enrichment classes & activities.
- Provide quality supervision at all times.
- Assist Group Leaders with pick-ups if needed.
- Encourage all children to do their best and be their on-site daily support system.
- Focus on social dynamics & friendship building.
- Be a supportive partner for children with additional support needs.
- Build rapport with families and caregivers during dismissal.
- Provide weekly progress updates to Support Coordinator.
Requirements
- Availability to attend all days of After-School (September 14th, 2026 – June 4th, 2027) is required.
- Currently pursuing an education in Social Work, Special Education, or any related fields.
- Demonstrated interest and experience in working with children who are neurodivergent, or have other additional social/emotional/behavioral/mental health needs.
- Patience and willingness to learn about different disabilities or atypical support needs.
- Willingness to learn about and participate in Jewish culture and traditions.
- Friendly, warm, active and genuinely enjoys working in a childcare setting.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Collaborative, flexible, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
- Previous experience working with children from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
Skills
- Social Work
- Special Education
- Working with neurodivergent children
- Working with children with social/emotional/behavioral/mental health needs
- Communication skills
- Collaboration
- Flexibility
- Working in a fast-paced environment
- Working in a stressful environment
- Working with diverse cultural and social backgrounds
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Part-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree a plus
About the Company
- Educational Alliance is a 136-year-old New York institution.
- It is a vibrant, dynamic organization serving New Yorkers from all walks of life.
- The organization believes everyone should have a chance to live a better life through arts and culture, education, health and wellness, and social services.
- The 14Y After School Program engages children in K-5th grade.
- The After School program is a neurodiverse community.
Equal Opportunity
- Educational Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.