Program Aide

About This Role

Support an after-school program by engaging directly with students, assisting teachers, and creating activities to foster children's physical, emotional, social, moral, and intellectual development.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students in all their activities (i.e. arts, dance, sports, etc.)
• Assist teachers with participants' physical, emotional, social, moral and intellectual development
• Create and implement activities, workshops and events for students based on their interests and with their involvement
• Model positive behavior for the youth
• Engage the youth in dialogue (one-to-one and group discussions) around topics of concern for their age group and developmental stage
• Assist in the completion of homework and test prep
• Maintain the upkeep of supplies

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Familiarity with issues prevalent in underserved communities
• Ability to engage and motivate students

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some experience working with students and/or at-risk youth preferred

Nice to Have

• Experience working with children or youth in an educational, extracurricular, or after-school program
• Some experience working with students and/or at-risk youth

Benefits