Program Assistant

Location: New York

Position Title Program Assistant

Department COMPASS Program – Elementary Site/Location Mitchel Community Center
210 Alexander Ave Bronx, NY 10454

Job Classification Non-Exempt Full Time Salary $ 22.00 Per Hour Reports ToProgram Director MISSION STATEMENT East Side House cares for the individuals, families, and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education, career, and supportive services.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Summary/ Objective East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan committed to expanding opportunities through education, career development, and supportive services. The COMPASS Elementary Program supports this mission by providing high-quality, structured, and engaging after school programming for children in community-based settings.

The Program Assistant plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the program and works closely with the Program Director to ensure a safe, structured, and enriching environment for all participants. This position is hands-on and youth-focused, involving active engagement with students, support in activity facilitation, and collaboration with staff to ensure smooth program delivery.

The Program Assistant will help implement daily curriculum and activities, supervise and support students during structured and unstructured times (including snack, enrichment activities, and outdoor play), and assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe learning environment. This role also includes supporting administrative and operational tasks as directed by the Program Director, participating in staff meetings, and contributing to a positive and collaborative team culture.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Program Director, the Program Assistant is expected to communicate regularly, assist with program improvements, and provide consistent support to ensure program goals and youth development outcomes are met.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities of the Program Assistant include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of the COMPASS Program.

Work closely with the Education Specialist to review, update, and support curriculum, instructional goals, and program design.

Support daily program operations, including scheduling, activity implementation, and supervision of youth during structured and unstructured times.

Maintain regular communication with the Program Director, staff, DOE teachers, parents, and community partners to ensure collaboration and program alignment.

Assist with staff support functions, including onboarding, training support, supervision feedback, and participation in staff evaluations as directed.

Help coordinate family engagement efforts, including newsletters, events, conferences, orientations, and outreach.

Maintain accurate documentation, including attendance, snack logs, incident reports, timesheets, and other required records for compliance.

Ensure compliance with ESH, DYCD, DOE, and DOH standards and support program quality assurance.

Monitor student behavior and support positive youth development, emotional regulation, and social skills.

Maintain clean, safe, and organized program spaces, and support supply inventory and purchase requests.

Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and training sessions as required.

Facilitate or support bi-weekly staff meetings and contribute agenda items as needed.

Support special events, beautification projects, and other program-wide initiatives.

Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Program Director.

Other Duties This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities. Duties may change at any time based on program needs.

Minimum Requirements:

Associates degree or equivalent of 3+ years in youth services

Familiarity with respective BX communities, key stakeholders, and resources

Experienced in designing, planning, and implementing structured programs

Enjoy being with students and foster their academic, social, emotional, and physical development through the duties outlined…