Program Assistant - Patterson Community Center

Program Assistant
- Patterson Community Center

Patterson Community Center
- Bronx, NY 10451

Salary Range $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Program Assistant – Patterson Community Center

Classification:
Non-Exempt, Full Time

Salary: $22.00/hour

Reports To:

Program Director

Location:

340 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

Job Description

Summary East Side House (ESH), founded in 1891, is a 501(c) (3) organization that has served the South Bronx since 1963. The organization is dedicated to the community and focused on providing resources and opportunities. East Side House has identified that education is the foundation for economic improvement. Its youth education and technology programs teach skills to allow its students and clients to become more self-sufficient and independent.

As a community resource, the organization also provides services to families and a growing senior population. In 2020 the organization began food distribution as an additional way to provide economic support to the community we serve.

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Program Assistant will maintain a safe and educational learning environment for young children by successfully implementing the program curriculum and daily program activities. Daily expectations include overseeing/leading student activities, supervising snack and outdoor play, assisting students with day-to-day needs, maintaining a clean environment, and co-facilitating staff meetings created by the Program Director. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Program Assistant will provide assistance with office and program support functions.

Primary Functions Duties and Responsibilities of Program Assistant Director shall include but not limited to the following:

• Assist in the planning coordination, and implementation of COMPASS Program
• Work in tandem with Education Specialist to review and update curriculum, educational objectives, and program design as necessary
• Prepare and submit reports to program leadership; work with parents, DOE teachers and community providers to ensure a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships through effective and timely communication with the Program Director, other program personnel, and other building staff members, such as the principal, custodians, teachers, and food service personnel.
• Assist with recruitment, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise all COMPASS part-time staff
• Assist with Annual Evaluation of Staff per ESH evaluation policy procedures and timeframe
• Oversee coordination of programs schedules, calendar, and vacation coverage
• Oversee development and implementation of daily programming review lessons plans
• Coordinate regular communication with COMPASS families including newsletters, flyers, events, parent teacher's night, phone outreach, etc.
• Conduct parent and parent/child conferences as necessary
• Develop and support COMPASS staff in the coordination of special events
• Adhere to policies and procedures in a proactive manner, making the safety and care of children your primary focus.
• Ensure effective administrative systems are in place to support COMPASS classrooms, and other programming areas are clean and well-maintained
• Effectively monitor and guide proper student behavior on a continuous basis.
• Support the emotional and social development of students through use of primary person model
• Maintain accurate and organized records such as attendance records, snack records, time sheets, incident reports, and all other paperwork as instructed by the Program Director to ensure program compliance and quality operations.
• Monitor transitions to cafeteria and ensure upkeep of space.
• Oversee compliance with ESH, DYCD, DOE, and DOH standards
• Attend Agency and DOE wide events (Department meeting, school safety, CBO)
• Co-facilitate staff meetings and support with development of agenda items
• Manage supply inventory and submit purchase requests as needed to the Program Director for approval
• Continue professional development by attending department meetings and trainings as required and as appointed by the Program Director.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional,…