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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 Settlement's 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 10,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 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 www.unionsettlement.org

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

Position Summary :

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 :

CO R E CO M P E T E N C IE S

Union Settlement's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

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.