Position: Junior Program Assistant
Location: 565 Morris Ave, Bronx, NY 10451
Salary Range: $18.00 per hour
Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
About Us
Founded in 1876, The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, by providing effective programs and a supportive community. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways. BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact.
Job Summary
The Explorer Program Assistant is responsible for modeling positive social interactions through combined academic, social, health and recreational programming. He/ She will assist in the guidance, supervision, and safety of members, while participating in activities alongside members to ensure encouragement and support.
Responsibilities?
Support the planning, implementation and supervision of activities
Assists in facilitating lessons, utilizing a variety of teaching methods and techniques
Supervise the movement of members in all spaces
Ensure proper care of all area materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Explorer Director
Use behavior management strategies to defuse inappropriate behavior and communicate behavior incidents with the Explorer Director and other necessary staff
Attend mandatory professional development trainings
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Previous experience in youth development, education, or afterschool, preferred
Strong communication skills
Well organized, able to work both independently and collaboratively
Credits in college or technical school
First Aid and CPR certification desirable
What We Offer
PTO: Sick time only
The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer
and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. ?If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.