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

Compensation

Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws.

We Have GREAT BENEFITS!

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.

• Generous Paid Time Off!

• 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.

• And More!

Who We Are

At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.

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