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Explorer Program Assistant - Flushing

THE BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK INC, New York, NY, United States


Career Opportunities with THE BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK INC

Location:

13301 41st Rd. Flushing, NY 11355

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

Assist 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

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.

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