Job Description
Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For 128 years, Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children, youth, families, and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement, Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs, New Yorkers gain opportunities, develop skills, and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams.
Today, Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlement’s current programmatic portfolio includes 8 core program areas: Early Childhood Education, Youth Services (including after school programs), Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center and the Family Childcare Network), the East Harlem Community Partnership, Adult Education, Mental Health Services, Older Adult Centers, and Economic Development. Union Settlement serves more than 10,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 businesses every year.
Strengthened by a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees, Union Settlement also serves as a connector, convener, and advocate for East Harlem and its partners. To learn more about Union Settlement, visit www.unionsettlement.org
Position: Classroom Aide
Department: Youth Services
Reports to: Community School Director
Hours: 2:00pm -5:30pm
Rate: $16.50
Location: 1615 Madison Ave
FLSA: Non- Exempt
Position Summary:
Union Settlement Youth Services seeks a Classroom Aide to assist Community School P.S.108 programming. The ideal candidate must have experience in assisting teachers/specialists in planning and preparation for daily tasks. They must be able to adapt to the school’s cohort (K-8th grade students) and be comfortable working with urban and diverse populations. They should be engaging and passionate, as well as be confident in their classroom management skills. The Classroom Aide will be responsible for providing support to the teacher/specialist, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment, being able to lead activities with lesson plans, implementing them, and assessing student retention and areas for growth. They must also prioritize participant safety, mentorship, and inclusion—other duties the director assigns.
Responsibilities:
- Have knowledge of content area curriculum
- Provide support to the teacher/specialist in carrying out lesson plans with thorough preparation and appropriate use of materials
- Replace, clean, and store classroom supplies periodically to ensure safety
- Exercise behavior management techniques and regulate the classroom
- Communicate regularly and appropriately with students to foster inclusion
- Collaborate with feedback from Community School Director, students, parents, and school administration
- Assist teacher in developing evaluation tools to assess student's skills
- Report student strengths and weaknesses to Community School Director
- Encourage teamwork through coaching and role modeling
- Provide support and mentorship to students to improve social-emotional learning skills
- Promptly report accidents and incidents
Qualifications:
- Must be available two/three days a week
- A minimum of three years of experience working in a youth services program
- Must have experience, passion, and knowledge of assisting in a classroom setting
- Ability to adapt to school’s cohort (K-8th grade students)
- Excellent classroom management skills
- Must be organized, responsible, and adaptable
- Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
- Must be passionate about embodying Union Settlement values and goals
- Ability to carry materials and classroom equipment
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, challenging, and constantly changing environment
- The ability to perform at a high level
Union Settlement’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment
Union Settlement is an equal-opportunity employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.