Academic Enrichment Facilitator

$17.50 - $20.00 / hour

Position Summary

The Academic Enrichment Facilitator will work with the Program Director and participants by providing supports during after school time. The Academic Enrichment Facilitator will also be expected to participate in action planning with any children that may need additional support. The Academic Enrichment Facilitator will be expected to have check-in meetings with the Program Director and the Community School Director. The incumbent will understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with the functions of the position.

Children's Aid Mission

To help children in poverty to succeed and thrive. We do this by providing comprehensive support to children and their families in targeted high-needs New York City neighborhoods. Children's Aid annually serves children and their families at over 40 sites in New York, as well as through three national program models. Children's Aid is concentrating its efforts on creating cradle-through-college pathways in high-need neighborhoods, with a focus on children's health, family stability, education, and social and emotional development.

Culture and Values

We put children, youth, and families first: We listen to and incorporate the voices of children, youth and families in all that we do.

We seek equity and transformation in our communities: We courageously work within and outside systems to create opportunities for children, youth and families.

We strive for excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

We are powered by collaboration: Our work is stronger when we trust, partner, and respect each other and the communities we serve.

We are driven by compassion: We lead with kindness, care, and empathy and believe in the endless potential of the people we serve and our team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General On-Site Duties

• Demonstrate a commitment to the Children's Aid and Samara mission and show initiative and motivation in achieving the goals of the program.
• Maintain documentation on participants.
• Communicate regularly with appropriate Children's Aid and DOE personnel regarding needs of program and/or participants.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members of the program (may include late nights and/or weekends).
• Implementation of lessons, assessments, and differentiation of students.

Special Events

• Assist with Community School events coordinated by the Program Director or the Community School Director such as on-site registration, student recognition, etc. as needed.

Student Development

• Serve as a role model for all students in our campus.
• Establish and maintain rapport with the students and parents of the Fairmont-Samara Campus.
• Help students develop self-confidence, improve self-concept, and reduce anxiety or fear of academic failure.
• Help students develop the study skills and positive attitude necessary for academic success.
• Assist in establishing, monitoring, and maintaining safe and respectful behavior of participants.
• Create action plans or academic plans for individual children as needed or required.
• Administer pre- and post- tests and/or assessments as needed.
• Staff members are all mandated reporters.

Student Records

• Be responsible for maintaining records on each student, including follow-up and periodic assessment/grades.
• Assist in assessment of participants and program evaluation.
• Collect and monitor daily participant information such as attendance, grades and assignments.
• Report and document incidents of discipline and accidents to the Program Director and Community School Director.

Training/Planning

• Attend periodic training sessions given by Community School staff members to increase competency in working with students and families.
• Collaborate and maintain communication with the Data Specialist, Program Director, Office Manager and the Community School Director.
• Complete any additional assignments and mandatory paperwork as given by the Program Director or the Community School Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or GED.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of serving in impoverished communities and strong commitment to continue serving these communities.
• Work well in teams and in collaboration with other organizations and entities.
• Strong communication skills and well organized.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish, oral and written).

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

High School (required)