Job description

Sid Jacobson JCC and its surrounding campus provide a full range of cutting-edge recreational, health, fitness, educational, cultural arts, and social services programs. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and strive to create and maintain an environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We are dedicated to serving every aspect of community wellness, regardless of age or ability. We promote physical health through our innovative health and wellness center, while also providing for emotional and spiritual health through a variety of divorce, bereavement, and cancer support groups. In addition, we are Long Island’s hub that addresses social justice, uses social action to better our society, and provides volunteers with the opportunity to give back.

Are you a welcoming, heartwarming self-starter who thoroughly enjoys working with children? If so, we have part-time opportunities that might be a fit for you! We are seeking Afterschool Program Assistants to work in Youth Service from 2:15pm - 5:15pm, Mondays through Fridays.

Our ideal candidates will be caring and nurturing individuals who have the ability to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment. These positions is in Nassau County (East Hills), Long Island.

How You’ll Help Us Be Successful:

• Meet the individual needs of the children by interacting through play, exploration and learning
• Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff
• Help in designing a room arrangement to support the needs of the children
• Create a positive environment for the children to spend their time in
• Plan and implement activities that develop self-esteem and social skills
• Assist children in completing their school work
• Ensure safety and well-being of all children
• Complete required hours of training per year as required by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

What You’ll Need To Be Successful:

• Experience working with children ages 5 to 12
• Able to manage groups of children
• Qualified by NY State Licensing
• Certified in CPR/First Aid preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, upbeat, and can do attitude

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We offer:

• Disability accommodations
• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
• LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
• Age-inclusive Diversity and inclusion training or programs
• Employee Discounts

Sid Jacobson JCC is a beneficiary agency of the UJA Federation of New York.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We have a mandatory vaccine policy, a dedicated medical advisory committee, newly installed air filters and air purification systems, common surfaces/areas are sanitized regularly, and members and staff are required to follow CDC regulations.

Experience:

• working with youth: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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