HANAC Inc. originally founded by George Douris as the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee is a New York Citybased multifaceted social services organization. The organization was founded in 1972 to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City.
The Youth Worker/Teacher Aide will be an experienced and energetic individual who will provide supervision to the afterschool classes and support the afterschool program and curricula. The Youth Worker/Teacher Aide will assist the Group Leaders to facilitate activities but not limited to homework help arts & crafts sports health & fitness nutrition dance and STEM education.
Site Location(s): HANACCOMPASS PSth StreetEast Elmhurst NY 11370.
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday between the hours 2 p.m. 6:00 p.m. (School Year: September to June)
Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour
Youth Worker/Teacher Aide Responsibilities:
- Ensure the health safety and wellbeing of the participants in the program by providing close supervision of allactivities.
- Will help the Group Leaders supervise engage and administer enrichment and recreational activities for youth and families.
- Provide a safe and fun environment for participants in the AfterSchool Program.
- Assisting in the implementation of Homework help tutoring and a variety of ageappropriate themerelated activities.
- Assist with the distribution and collection of participant and parent surveys.
- Work cooperatively with peers professional staff and other departments.
- Maintain equipment storage facilities and inventory.
- Work closely with the Group Leaders to ensure best practices and program quality meet contract expectations.
- Assist the Group Leaders with maintaining accurate program documentation (incident accident and behavioral reports attendance and signin / signout sheets).
- Consult with the Program Director when difficult or unfamiliar situations arise.
- Actively participate in all training sessions designated meetings and special events.
- Will maintain a close relationship and report to the Program Director and administrative staff for delegated tasks and future assignments.
- Complete all jobrelated tasks and use program time effectively during scheduled working hours.
Qualifications:
- Must possess a sense of integrity and keep all business matters confidential.
- Must be extremely detail oriented.
- Selfmotivated and dedicated to learning the work.
- Prior experience in Youth Development is preferred.
Education Requirements:
- A High School diploma/GED certification is required.
- Must be available to complete and pass a mandatory background check and fingerprinting process.
Required Experience:
Junior IC