Program Coordinator (Jack August)
Program Coordinator (Jack August)
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$ 25 - 27
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Organization Overview:The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York Citys leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children youth and families homeless individuals and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. The Isaacs Center focuses primarily on the needs of children and low-income families out-of-school and out-of-work youth and aging New Yorkers. We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville and seek to deliver programs that are impactful innovative and intergenerational.
Program Description: Goddard Riverside/Stanley Isaacs is working with the Susan Rubenstein Foundation toease poverty and provide opportunities by operating an Afterschool Program on the Upper Eastside. The Jack Augustafter-school program is in the Stanley Isaacs Community Center and serves youth from Issacs/Holmes NYCHAdevelopment. Afterschool operates during the school calendar year in non-school hours on weekdays by offering integrated programming tailored to local needs.
Position Summary: The job of After School Program Coordinator is done for the purpose/s of overseeing the deliveryof a broad range of programs within designated school areas that include Academic and Curricular Programs; SportsFitness and Recreation; The Arts; Character & Leadership Development; Career & Education Development; and Health& Life Skills; also planning developing and oversees the day-to-day operations of the after school program and
enrichment activities and coordinating program activities related to the school day; and performing a variety of otherduties relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Schedule: Monday-Friday (1:00pm-6:00pm)
Salary Range: $25-$27/hr
Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salaryoffer will be basedonthe candidates number of years experience in the exact orcomparableposition and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.
Roles Responsibilities and Essential Duties
Role Responsibilities and Essential Duties
- Coordinate daily program operations including supervision of activities snack distribution and studenttransitions.
- Plan and implement age-appropriate academic enrichment recreation and arts-based activities.
- Provide direct support to students during homework assistance and academic enrichment sessions.
- Actively engage with students during outdoor play physical activities and group games.
- Supervise and participate in off-site trips special events and enrichment activities to ensure studentsafety and meaningful experiences.
- Supervise and support part-time staff volunteers and tutors; ensure proper staff-to-student ratios.
- Monitor student behavior and manage discipline issues according to program policies.
- Communicate regularly with parents school personnel and community partners.
- Maintain accurate attendance incident and program records.
- Ensure compliance with licensing safety and organizational policies.
- Support program evaluation and reporting efforts.
Skills Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through collaboration.
- Reliable and punctual; consistently follows instructions and seeks feedback for performanceimprovement.
- Strong interpersonal skillscourteous professional and discreet in handling sensitive situations.
- Excellent oral written and active listening skills; strong presentation and email/phone etiquette.
- Creative proactive and quality-driven approach to work.
- Capable of building relationships with staff students families and community partners.
- Sensitive to organizational reputation and employee goodwill.
- Committed to continuous improvement and best practices.
- Polite professional and student-focused in all interactions.
- Adheres to all rules and expectations of the Jack August After School Program.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or GED required
- At least 2 years of experience working in childcare youth programs or educational settings
- At least 1 year of experience supervising or managing childcare staff or programs
- Some college coursework preferred
- Must be able to attend all staff training sessions
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team
- Must pass all required screenings: Fingerprinting Sex Offender Registry TB screening and obtain aphysicians clearance to work with children
- Completion of 5-hour online training in Foundations in Health and Safety (or willingness to completeupon hire)
- CPR/First Aid Certification preferred
- Computer literate; proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) or Google Suite (DocsSheets Slides Gmail)
- Experience managing recruiting and training staff
- Familiarity with School-Age Child Care (SACC) licensing protocols preferred
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
- Weekday afternoon shifts typically from 1:00 PM 6:00 PM
- Occasional evening or weekend hours for events or training
- Supervision required both indoors and outdoors including in varying weather conditions
- Frequent bending kneeling walking and lifting to 25 pounds
- Must be physically able to actively participate in youth activities and support programsetup/breakdown
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.
Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion creed gender national origin age disability marital or veteran status sexual orientationgender identityor any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
