After School Program Associate Position Available In New York, New York

After School Program Associate
Administrative
Administration
New York, NY, US
3 days ago

Requisition ID:

1619

Salary Range:

$55.00 To $55.00 Hourly
Who we are?
Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses — one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan. What is essential about working at our school?
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self. We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality. Position Summary
The After School Program Associate supports the Fieldston Lower and Fieldston Middle After School & Auxiliary Programs. This individual is responsible for regularly visiting classes, auditing program quality, monitoring student and staff attendance, and assisting the Director in managing daily operations.
The After School & Auxiliary Programs Department enriches the student experience at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School through dynamic offerings such as After School Programs, International Travel, Summer Camps, and a variety of Auxiliary Programs, including Driver’s Education, the Young Dancemakers Company, and Fieldston Robotics.
This role is primarily based at the Fieldston campus in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The hiring rate for this position is $55.00/per hour and will be approximately 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday from 12pm-6pm. When determining the salary for a position, ECFS considers factors including, but not limited to: the scope and responsibilities of the position, internal peer equity, key skills required for the role, the candidate’s work experience, education and training, as well as market and organizational considerations.
Please note that this is an onsite role and not performed remotely. Ethical Culture Fieldston School retains its right to modify job duties in accordance with changing operational needs.
Responsibilities
The After School Program Associate will include: Managing daily attendance for students and staff in the After School Program, including coordination of drop-off and pick-up logistics;
Reviewing and auditing program offerings to ensure alignment with school expectations for quality, safety, and curricular standards;
Upholding standards for program safety, student confidentiality, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations;
Fostering positive relationships with team members and various stakeholders;
Overseeing inventory and ordering of necessary supplies, tools, and equipment to ensure seamless program execution;
Supporting the planning, development, and administration of program registration processes;
Representing the department at events and community marketing opportunities, as needed;
Performing other related projects and duties as needed and assigned.
Requirements
The successful candidate will possess:
A high school diploma and some college experience required;
A valid AHA or equivalent CPR/AED certification or the ability to obtain one;
A least 2 year of previous experience working with elementary or middle school-aged children in a leadership capacity;
The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with faculty, administrators, and the overall community; A proven ability to multitask and shift priorities without compromising on the quality of work;
The ability to identify issues quickly and problem solve accordingly, and to remain calm in stressful situations that may arise;
An understanding and commitment to cultural competency and how to support a diverse student population;
Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills;
A high degree of organization, resourcefulness, and attention to detail; Has a solid knowledge of computer systems and software including the Google suite of platforms, word processing, spreadsheet and data management;
A positive attitude, excellent customer service skills and the ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback; Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance; and The ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of our community feel valued and appreciated.
To All candidates should visit our employment page at to apply. Please submit a resume, along with the contact information for at least three professional references.
EEO
ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to be a welcoming community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to hiring practices that ensure all candidates are given fair consideration in alignment with our institutional mission and goals.