Program Aide SoNYT

Program Aide 

Job description  

About The School of The New York Times | Summer Academy   

The School of The New York Times (The School) is a highly innovative educational program, a collaboration between The New York Times and BrandEd, offering a wide range of pre-college academic experiences. Drawing on unparalleled expertise and access, The School provides seminal formative experiences that give students a broader vision and focus, while laying the foundation for their future academic and life success.   

Held in New York City, Summer Academy (SA) offers immersive, two-week terms throughout the summer. During this time, students learn, investigate, and explore while having fun, making lasting connections with peers, mentors, and instructors who share their passions and interests.   

Essential Duties & Responsibilities   

Program Aides play a crucial role in supporting both the academic and social aspects of The School. They are responsible for providing supervision and supporting students during academic and student experiences, both on and off campus. 

Program Aides are responsible for supporting Faculty during course sessions, with an hour break for lunch, in addition to occasional evening site visits and activities. Faculty includes the Lead Instructor and the Instructor, in addition to any other specialists, guest speakers or other invitees.   

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:   

• Ensure the safety and well-being of students, both on and off campus, including during site visits, excursions, and course activities. Observe and enforce necessary precautions.
• Accompany students on excursions throughout New York City, ensuring they have a positive and educational experience. A strong knowledge of NYC and public transportation (especially subways) is essential.
• Recording attendance and student behavior pastorals if needed. 
• Assist with faculty-led activities as needed and perform other duties as assigned.   

Program Aides will be responsible for the full range of responsibilities typically associated with observing necessary precautions and ensuring students' safety and well-being both on and off-campus during site visits and course activities and enforcing program rules to ensure that all participants are safe. Program Aides take students on excursions throughout New York City, requiring a good sense of the environment and familiarity with navigating public transportation, particularly subways.  

Knowledge & Abilities   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Outgoing, flexible, and comfortable taking initiative while maintaining professionalism in interactions with students and staff.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate and connect with students, providing guidance and support.
• Decision-Making: Sound judgment in enforcing rules and guidelines to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
• Teamwork and Flexibility: Ability to take direction from faculty, administration and support them as needed.
• Support for Diversity: Commitment to supporting and embracing diversity and inclusion in all interactions.
• Enthusiasm for Working with Youth: A passion for supporting and mentoring students, especially those ages 14-18.

Education, Work Experience and/or Licensure   

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 
• Previous youth development and/or program support experience (e.g., summer camps, residential programs)
• Previous teaching, tutoring or other educational experience is desirable. 
• CPR/First Aid certification required or willingness to obtain certification at your own expense.
• Three professional references are required.  

Other Requirements   

As Program Aides work closely with minors, candidates must pass a criminal background check and successfully complete all required trainings.  

Schedule  

Summer Academy Dates (excluding weekends):   

• Term 1: June 9th - June 19th 
• Term 2: June 23rd – July 3rd
• Term 3: July 7th - July 17th 
• Term 4: July 21st – July 31st

Hours range from 15-30 per week: Monday-Friday (week 1), Monday-Thursday (week 2).  

Please be aware that this position may require work on certain holidays, including Juneteenth (June 19th) and Fourth of July (July 4th), depending on program needs. 

Candidates should specify their availability for all four terms. Ideally, candidates should be available for all four terms, as well as for a training session scheduled for the week prior to the start of the terms. 

Physical Demands   

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his/her job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop and reach.  
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. 

Work Environment   

The work environment characteristics listed here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

• Basic office environment  
• Basic classroom environment  
• NYC trips involve a variety of settings and environments. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. The School of The New York Times reserves the right to modify this job description in its sole discretion.   

Salary   

$18/hour  

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Only qualified candidates should apply (NO RECRUITERS)   

BrandEd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.