Homework Assistant - Harlem, NY

Location: 321 E111th Street New York, NY 10029

Salary Range: $16hr

Hours: 10 hours per week

Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Since 1876, The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) has been partnering with boys and young men in after-school, weekend, and summer programs that support youth growth and development. BCNY’s two well-equipped clubhouses in East Harlem and Flushing and its wilderness camp in Harriman State Park offer activities and programs remarkable in their range. From swimming to robotics and enjoying ice skating in Central Park and a trip to the theatre on Saturdays, BCNY programs and events deepen interests and skills and are free of charge to members and their families. With the increase in youth directly impacted by the shelter and homelessness crisis in New York City, BCNY is dedicated to increasing equitable access to its free, high quality youth programs that foster brave spaces where boys and young men can connect, have fun and build lifelong friendships with peers and mentor. Part of that mission is our commitment to BCNY’s expansion sites in the Bronx and Brooklyn that engage members within their communities with the same youth-centered ethos the organization is known for. Our dedicated and highly skilled staff and our professional advisory council have made BCNY a leader in youth programming across the field and we invite you join our team as we partner with boys and young men as they journey through their childhoods and our clubhouses.

Homework Assistants provide academic support to Boys’ Club members from 1st-7th grade, ensuring that members complete their homework and use good study skills. Homework Assistants oversee a relatively constant group of kids on a day-to-day basis; Homework Assistants will build relationships with all members, families and staff.

Frontline employees are not required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, BCNY strongly encourages all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and obtain a booster shot.

• Manage group of approximately 10 boys at a time during Homework Help sessions.
• Provide academic support in English Language Arts, Math, and other subjects for students in 1st-7th.
• Observe and track member’s progress and attendance logs, incentive systems, etc.
• Reinforce positive student behavior and clubhouse rules.
• Report any problems, member incidents and concerns to Education Program Coordinator or Director.
• Attends required department meetings and training sessions.

• Currently enrolled in college or currently has Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, preferably with relevant coursework;
• At least 2 years of experience supervising young people at a school, agency, camp, etc.;
• Comfort with students and all content areas at the elementary and/or middle school level;
• Experience managing medium to large groups of children strongly preferred, ability to do so required;
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and to address the varying needs of the boys in our program.
• Bilingual preferred (proficient in Spanish)

The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer

and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.