Classroom Aide (Part-Time)

Classroom Aide

Job Description

Organizational Summary

Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For 128 years Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children youth families and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs New Yorkers gain opportunities develop skills and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.

Today Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlements current programmatic portfolio includes 8 core program areas: Early Childhood Education Youth Development & Opportunity (including after school programs) Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center and the Family Childcare Network) the East Harlem Community Partnership Adult Education Comprehensive Mental & Emotional Healthcare (Mental Health Services) Aging Health & Wellness Services (Older Adult Centers) and Economic Development. Union Settlement serves more than 10000 individuals and nearly 1000 businesses every year.

Strengthened by a dynamic diverse and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees Union Settlement also serves as a connector convener and advocate for East Harlem and its partners. To learn more about Union Settlement visit

Position: Classroom Aide

Department: Youth Services

Reports to: Program Director

Hours: Part-time

Salary:$17.00 per hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location: On-site

Positions Reporting to this Role:None

Assist in curriculum development activity facilitation and classroom management.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare classroom and program spaces for activities.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of weekly lesson plans related to social educational and recreational theme-based activities.
• Assist Group Leaders in workshops for the program in at least one of the following disciplines: sports technology leadership performing arts prevention visual arts dance and STEM.
• Assist Group Leader with project-based activities and prepare participants for quarterly presentations showcases and performances.
• Take daily attendance.
• Distribute breakfast lunch and snacks daily to participants.
• Attend and escort youth on trips.
• Assist in classroom management and behavior modification.
• Provide technical support to all staff such as assistance with archiving copying typing filing and organizing paperwork.
• Run errands to support program needs.
• Participate in special events and staff meetings.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Program Director and Site Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Two years of experience working in a youth services program.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Strong oral written and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced challenging and constantly changing environment.
• The ability to perform at a high level.
• Dedication to serving youth in an urban setting.
• Innovation and patience.
• Demonstrated understanding of the challenges facing youth in an urban setting.

CO RECOMPETENCIES

• LeadingOthers:Createsasenseofurgencythroughouttheorganizationontheimportanceofachievingoutcomes.Inspiresinfluencesandenablesteammemberstoreachtheirgoals
• Facilitating Change:Approacheschallenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlements goals.
• ManagingPerformance:Evaluates and revises goals semi-annually with the team. Provides consistent supervision anddocumentsperformancehighlightsandconcerns
• ApplyingandDevelopingExpertise:Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones.Seeksandsupportsprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesforteammembers.Managesfinancesandbudgets effectively
• CommunicatingandCollaborating:Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holdsteamaccountabletothesamestandard

Union SettlementsDiversityEquity&InclusionCommitment

Union Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion marital status age national origin physical or mental disability gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.