Assistant Director
About this role
POSITION: COMPASS Middle School P/T Assistant Director
DEPARTMENT: Youth Services
REPORTS TO: Program Director
LOCATION: Brooklyn: PS/IS 157K at 850 Kent Ave BK, NY 11205
SALARY: $25-$30/HR
SCHEDULE: Part-Time (25-29 hrs/wk) For School Year: Monday – Friday; 10 am – 6 pm; some evenings/weekends may be required. Summer: 8 am – 4 pm or 10 am - 6 pm
DATE: August 2026-June 2027
JOB SUMMARY: As part of our Youth ServicesDepartment'ss vision, all Youth Services Staff will assist in
promoting growth, leadership, and positive self-image in all young people at all of our
Grand Street Settlement sites. Program Director Assistants will promote and develop a
safe and engaging environment for youth. This role encompasses light supervision, data entry, and group facilitation skills.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate Degree required, Bachelor's preferred
- Youth development experience required
- Must have experience teaching and designing curricula
- Ideal candidate has experience with DYCD Online
- Previous experience working with diverse young people ages 5-14 years old
- Three (3) or moreyears'’ experience & expertise working with youth (volunteer experience is acceptable)
- Three (3) or moreyears'’ experience coaching, instructing, or facilitating curriculum-based lessons (to youth preferred)
- Ideal candidate is personable, energetic, & enthusiastic
- Candidate must complete the following: NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening; New York State Clearance Review Background Check; 3 Reference Checks; Physical w/ updated TB Test (Fees may apply)
- Valid CPR/AED Pro certification through a recognized accrediting body preferred
- Valid First Aid/RTE certification through a recognized accrediting body preferred
- Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all students while remaining professional at all times and be able to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas, including responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance, and most importantly, professionalism
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise Participants
- Problem-solve and intervene directly with youth in groups
- Maintain adequate staff to supervise campers during all activities and trips
Programming
- Assist with designing and ensuring implementation of curricula
- Work collaboratively with co-workers
- Know and follow daily in-house and trip schedules and procedures
- Create a culture of positive group cohesiveness
Ensure Safety
- Must be able to supervise a group of children and occasionally participate in activities and trips; provide and maintain a safe working environment.
- Maintain adequate supplies in first aid and safety kits
- Maintain medical and contact information for each camper
- Responsible for maintaining a daily log of all incidents/ injuries
- Prepare attendance reports and other reports as required
- Know and adhere to all regulations and procedures outlined in the safety plan
Administrative
- Enter all participants and participant info on DYCD online
- Take attendance on a daily or weekly basis
- Help the Program Director run reports and assist with overall database maintenance.
- Ensure all paperwork is completed and submitted on time
- Prepare time sheets and submit to payroll bi-weekly
Other
- Communicate regularly and appropriately with parents
- Complete all necessary paperwork that is required
- Come ready to work with a positive attitude
- Supervise and evaluate youth staff
- Other assignments as required
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume and a thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications for the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least one (1) professional reference should be from a former supervisor). Please click the link below, or paste it into a search bar, and apply online through our career center.
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=bfb233f9-2e2d-4a56-b58a-c4bfa4857b9e&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US
No phone calls, please.
Please be advised that we can only make job offers once your clearances come through.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
Company at a glance
Grand St. Settlement connects New Yorkers with opportunities that inspire, services that keep families strong and programs that bring communities closer. We've been inviting New Yorkers to join us in building the communities we need for a century; when we opened our doors in 1916 we served the Lower East Side, but today we connect more than 17,500 New Yorkers throughout the Lower East Side, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
Our Community Centers, partner schools and Child & Family Centers are vibrant and safe, creating a home away from home that reflects the cultures and wisdom of the communities' experiences.
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