Role OverviewThe Program Assistant plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the COMPASS Elementary Program, working closely with the Program Director to ensure a safe, structured, and enriching environment for all participants. This position is hands-on and youth-focused, involving active engagement with students, support in activity facilitation, and collaboration with staff to ensure smooth program delivery.
What You Will Do
The Program Assistant will help implement daily curriculum and activities, supervise and support students during structured and unstructured times, and assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe learning environment.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a high level of proficiency in administrative work, strong communication skills, and a team player with demonstrated commitment to working with urban youth and young adults from a strength-based perspective.
Requirements
- Associates degree or equivalent of 3+ years in youth services
- Familiarity with respective BX communities, key stakeholders, and resources
- Experienced in designing, planning, and implementing structured programs
- High level of proficiency in administrative work
- Capacity to thrive under pressure while working on multiple tasks and projects
- Knowledge of the public education system and positive youth development best practices
- Strong communication skills, writing, organizational & critical thinking skills
- A team player with demonstrated commitment to working with urban youth and young adults from a strength-based perspective
- Bilingual (Spanish preferred), but not required
- Experienced in DYCD programming regulation and DYCD online
- Computer literate
Benefits
- Paid hourly rate of $22.00
- Clearance by the Department of Health (DOH)
- Clearance from the New York State Child Abuse Registry
- Physical with TB screen
- Must obtain NYC Dept. of Health fingerprint clearance and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance ($25 fee)
- Required Online trainings (Mandated Reporter, 2 hours, Foundations of Health & Safety Training, 5 hours)
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