Afterschool Program Specialist; Bilingual

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Job Description

Under direct supervision, plan, organize, facilitate, and monitor the activities of children enrolled in the Rise Up & Walk After-school & Enrichment Program. Monitor and interact with students to keep students engaged in intellectual, creative, artistic, and physical activities. Participate and assist with the activities of children enrolled in the after-school program, as needed.

Duties:

Assist in the planning and implementation of a daily program that will meet the needs of the children in attendance; set up program, project, and activity areas as needed.

Collaborate and assist staff in designing and implementing activities and assignments to encourage attendee's intellectual, creative, artistic, and athletic enrichment and abilities; assist students in working on and completing after-school program assignments, projects, and activities.

Monitor individuals or small groups of students assigned to an after-school program; assure student understanding of program rules and procedures; maintain appropriate order and student conduct.

Monitor children to ensure their health, safety, and physical well-being;
Able to perform routine First Aid and CPR; perform first aid in emergencies according to established procedures; enforce and ensure health and safety rules and procedures are observed.

Interact with children to build self-esteem and form a comfort level with their peers; answer student questions, provide proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance.

Assist in maintaining program standards of student behavior needed to achieve effective participation in activities without interfering with the natural, informal atmosphere of the After-School Program; assist in resolving student disputes; refer serious discipline problems to program Director/Supervisors.

Maintain a clean and organized environment for students; demonstrate and involve students in cleaning and organizing the program activities areas before, during, and after use.

Perform a variety of low-level clerical duties in support of program activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing materials; log and record information; create and maintain records and files as assigned; answer telephones and schedule activities as assigned.

Operate a variety of after-school program supplies and equipment including athletic equipment, art and crafts equipment, and office equipment as assigned.

Work with others in the program to develop and implement a public relations agenda to promote student enrollment and communicate the objectives and activities of the after-school program.

Participate in regular staff meetings and assist with in-service training as needed. Perform related duties as assigned.

Monitor/observe and report student behavior.

Observe health and safety regulations.

Work independently and as a member of a team.

Operate a variety of office and classroom equipment including a computer.

Operate and use a variety of athletic and arts and crafts-related materials and equipment.

Learn, follow, and explain program rules, regulations, policies, and daily practices of assisting in the after-school program operation.

Main Office

Rise Up & Walk Youth Outreach Center Inc.

1086 Myrtle Avenue

Brooklyn N.Y. 11206

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Work Site # 1:
Achievement First Apollo Elementary School

350 Linwood Avenue

Brooklyn, N.Y. 11208

Work Site # 2:
Lyndon

B. Johnson Elementary School

763 Knickerbocker Avenue

Brooklyn, N.Y. 11207

Work Site # 3:
East New York Elementary School of Excellence

605 Shepherd Avenue

Brooklyn N.Y. 11208

Company Description

Rise Up & Walk After School Programs (RUNW) provide quality youth development opportunities to school-age children and youth for three hours directly after school. Research shows that children who participate in quality after school programs have higher school attendance and academic achievement and are less likely to be involved in risky behaviors during the after school hours. Our After school Programs are supported by school, community, public and private partnerships.

RUNW offers a broad range of educational, recreational and culturally age-appropriate activities that serve as a wrap-around support to what happens during the school day. RUNW also provide working parents with a familiar safe haven, after the bell for their children. Youth and family involvement in program planning and implementation is a key component. Programs operate five-days-a-week during the regular school year and may elect to operate during school breaks.

Programs may also extend hours into the evening hours, particularly when serving older adolescents.

The Rise Up & Walk After School Program (RUNW) accepts childcare vouchers from ACS, ACD HRA and Unions. Some programs may elect to receive fees for services provided. Our programs are licensed by OCFS and DOH. These vouchers will enable (RUNW) to continue partnering with local community…