Homework Assistant - Harlem

Position: Homework Assistant

Location: 321 E111th Street New York, NY 10029

Salary Range: $17.50 hour

Hours: 10 hours per week

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

Homework Assistants provide academic support to Boys’ Club members from 1st-7th grade, ensuring that members complete their homework and use good study skills. Homework Assistants oversee a relatively constant group of kids on a day-to-day basis; Homework Assistants will build relationships with all members, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage group of approximately 10 boys at a time during Homework Help sessions.

• Provide academic support in English Language Arts, Math, and other subjects for students in 1st-7th.

• Observe and track member’s progress and attendance logs, incentive systems, etc.

• Reinforce positive student behavior and clubhouse rules.

• Report any problems, member incidents and concerns to Education Program Coordinator or Director.

• Attends required department meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in college or currently has Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, preferably with relevant coursework; At least 2 years of experience supervising young people at a school, agency, camp, etc.; Comfort with students and all content areas at the elementary and/or middle school level; Experience managing medium to large groups of children strongly preferred, ability to do so required; Ability to adapt to a changing environment and to address the varying needs of the boys in our program.

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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