Group Worker/Program Aide
Harlem Children's Zone
Location:
Booker T. Washington Beacon 54 (JHS 054 School)
103 West 107th Street, Between Amsterdam and Columbus
New York, NY, 10025Borough:
Manhattan
Job Type:
Paid
Minimum age:
21 years old
Specific Days Needed:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Flexible
Minimum Hours/Week:
15 hours/week
Number of Available Positions:
10
Maximum Hours/Week:
20 hours/week
Public Transportation:
Bus (M11, M4, M10, M7, M116, M104), Train (1, 9, B, C,), Longer route 2 train (110th street) to M4 bus (110 Columbus)
Minimum Education:
Currently in school or BA
Area of Focus:
Academic Support/Homework Help, Arts (Visual, Music, Dance, Theater), Community Service/Service Learning, Leadership/Mentoring
Job Description:
Booker T. Washington Beacon 54
A Program of Harlem Children’s Zone, Inc.
103 West 107th Street
N.Y. 10025
Phone: 212-663-8275/212-866-55790 *Fax: 212-864-9381
Beacon Program Director: Tarsha Black
Job Description: Program Aide/Group Leaders/Group Worker
The Booker T. Washington Program Aide/Group Leaders/Group Worker is an essential part of the daily development of our participants. The Program Aide/Group Leaders/Group Worker under the supervision of their coordinator will create and implement creative activities that address the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of elementary, middle and high school students with which they. Program Aides will also serve as a role model for the young people of the program.
Daily Responsibilities:
Working directly with the elementary, middle and high school students in all of their activities (i.e. academics, tutoring, arts, dance, sports, etc.)
Arriving to pick up on time and providing safe transport from their school to the Beacon.
Assisting teachers with participants physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development
Creating and implementing activities, workshops and events for the elementary, middle and high school students based on their interests and with their involvement
Modeling positive behavior for the youth
Engaging the youth in dialogue (one-to-one and group discussions) around topics of concern for their age group / developmental stage
Assisting in the completion of homework, test/regent prep and school assignments and research.
Helping students identify and apply to the junior high schools / high school of their choice
Maintaining the up keep of classroom binders/supplies
Wear uniform and ID throughout each shift.
Supervision:
The Program Aides/Group Leaders/Group Worker will report directly to their Component Coordinator.
Minimum Requirements:
Current college student or BA
Previous experience working with youth and families in an academic capacity.
Excellent verbal, writing, and listening skills.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Familiar with issues prevalent in underserved communities of color.
Ability to take initiative
Work in a team setting
Self Starter
Bi-lingual a plus
Schedule
Program aides/Group Leaders/Group Workers work Monday – Friday between 2:30– 6:30pm. Saturdays based on the needs of the component.
Please note: Program Aides job description is subject to change based on the needs and development of the program.
How to Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume to the attention of George Whitehurst.
Email: gwhitehurst@hcz.org
Mail:
Email: gwhitehurst@hcz.org
Mail:
123 Central Park North First Floor
Manhattan, NY, 10026United States