Program Assistant

Job Title Program Assistant Location & Compensation Mitchel Community Center, 210 Alexander Ave, Bronx, NY 10454. Hourly salary: $22.00 per hour. Schedule School Year: Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm. Summer: Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm. Overview East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan committed to expanding opportunities through education, career development, and supportive services. The COMPASS Elementary Program supports this mission by providing high‑quality, structured, and engaging afterschool programming for children in community‑based settings. The Program Assistant plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the program and works closely with the Program Director to ensure a safe, structured, and enriching environment for all participants. Responsibilities Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of the COMPASS Program. Work closely with the Education Specialist to review, update, and support curriculum, instructional goals, and program design. Support daily program operations, including scheduling, activity implementation, and supervision of youth during structured and unstructured times. Maintain regular communication with the Program Director, staff, DOE teachers, parents, and community partners to ensure collaboration and program alignment. Assist with staff support functions, including onboarding, training support, supervision feedback, and participation in staff evaluations as directed. Help coordinate family engagement efforts, including newsletters, events, conferences, orientations, and outreach. Maintain accurate documentation, including attendance, snack logs, incident reports, timesheets, and other required records for compliance. Ensure compliance with ESH, DYCD, DOE, and DOH standards and support program quality assurance. Monitor student behavior and support positive youth development, emotional regulation, and social skills. Maintain clean, safe, and organized program spaces, and support supply inventory and purchase requests. Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and training sessions as required. Facilitate or support bi‑weekly staff meetings and contribute agenda items as needed. Support special events, beautification projects, and other program‑wide initiatives. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Program Director. Qualifications Associate’s degree or equivalent of 3+ years in youth services. Familiarity with the Bronx community, key stakeholders, and resources. Experience in designing, planning, and implementing structured programs. Enjoy being with students and fostering their academic, social, emotional, and physical development through the duties outlined above. High level of proficiency in administrative work. Capacity to thrive under pressure while working on multiple tasks and projects. Knowledge of the public education system and positive youth development best practices. Strong communication, writing, organizational, and critical thinking skills. Team player with demonstrated commitment to working with urban youth and young adults from a strength‑based perspective. Bilingual (Spanish preferred), but not required. Experience in DYCD programming regulation and DYCD online. Computer literate. Preferred Qualifications Successful completion of higher education coursework related to education and child development. Experience implementing educational programming and working with students as a teacher, educational aide, after‑school care aide, and/or daycare operator or assistant. A high sense of professionalism. Competencies Communication Proficiency. Team Building. Problem Solving/Analysis. Public/Community Relations. Customer Service. Time Management. Ethical Conduct. Clearance Requirements Clearance by the Department of Health (DOH). Clearance from the New York State Child Abuse Registry. Physical with TB screen. Must obtain NYC Dept. of Health fingerprint clearance and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance ($25 fee). Required Online Trainings Mandated Reporter, 2 hours, Foundations of Health & Safety Training, 5 hours, Work Environment Corporate casual. This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Travel Travel is primarily local during the business day. Physical Demands The role is generally sedentary, but requires regular talking or hearing, filing, and occasional lifting of files, opening filing cabinets, and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodations will be considered. Supervisory Responsibility This position may supervise assigned personnel, including front‑line staff and/or support staff. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement East Side House encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr