Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running the largest, fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates and supporters alike. We would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC has access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through the doors of one of our 53 schools in NYC a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

Job Description:

As one of the top schools in the city and state, we take great pride in offering high quality programming to all scholars. As an After-school Associate, you will be responsible for continuing this expectation after school by creating a safe, consistent and engaging environment for participating scholars.

Under direction of the Site Coordinator and with guidance by the school leadership team, you will implement our after school program model which includes homework support, and activities time (independent and cooperative learning games, puzzles and activities). This role will require you to work effectively with students and families through creating a safe, healthy and positive learning environment.

Eligible candidates should feel motivated to learn SA’s behavior management strategies and implementation expectations and display strong interpersonal skills so that they are confident leaders in the classroom. The program will serve students in grade Kindergarten through fourth grade, requiring qualified individuals to work well with students of different ages, backgrounds and abilities. We expect the After-School Associate to maintain effective working relationships with program and school personnel and follow all program policies and procedures. Candidates should feel confident in their ability to interact and support scholar understanding of academic content, including elementary mathematics and reading comprehension.

A background in education or major in Education is not required. Experience assisting with implementation of children and/or youth programs and activities preferred.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or equivalent college experience prior to first day of work at Success Academy.
• Ability to work in person and commute daily to designated school location in New York City.
• Safely supervise a classroom of 30+ students.
• Drive for Excellence: You consider yourself ambitious and drive at the goals for yourself; you are not afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them.
• Confidence and Presence: You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment.
• Passion for Learning: you are a lifelong learner and desire to grow in your understanding of working with children and teaching.You are intellectually curious and are motivated to master new skills.
• Planning and Organizational Skills: You are punctual, highly organized and take a great level of responsibility and ownership in all that you do.
• Emotional Intelligence: You have strong instincts for positive relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

• This is a part-time position hours are:
  • 3 pm - 6 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
  • 12 PM - 6 PM Wednesday
  • Approximately 25 week commitment
• Lead an after school classroom serving a diverse age of students in Kindergarten through fourth grade.
• Manage after-school schedule and responsibilities, including monitoring homework completion.
• Manage students in a structured learning environment in a high-expectations culture that ensures on-task and engaged student learning.
• Monitor and support social emotional development and problem solving time as children interact with cooperative and independent learning games.
• Ability to commute to Harlem and the Bronx.

Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.

Compensation: Starting at $25 per hour.

Compensation:

Hourly: $25.00

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and team at our Working Here page.

Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.

Our dual mission is to: Build exceptional, world-class public schools that prove children from all backgrounds can succeed in college and life; serve as a catalyst and national model for school reform, and help change public policies that prevent children from having access to opportunity.