Educational Aide - Part Time

Program: Genesis Homes | 330 Hinsdale Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 

Position Overview

As Educational Aide, you’ll support an after school and summer camp program for children living in homeless shelters and low-income permanent housing.  Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist with all daily lessons and activities including sports and recreation, educational support, and arts and crafts.
• Ensuring that the program room and spaces are kept neat and orderly.
• Engaging in outreach activities to ensure attendance and participation.
• Maintaining an atmosphere of consistency and fairness in which all children and staff cooperate.
• Resolving conflict within your group, seeking assistance from other staff, supervisors and directors when necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, working towards Education Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Proficiency in English and Math skills
• Commitment to working with youth from a variety of backgrounds and providing high-quality services
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications. 

Hours: This is a part-time job, 2:00pm-6:00pm Monday-Friday