ABOUT BEANSPROUTS:
Founded in 1980 in Park Slope, Brooklyn, Beansprouts offers preschool, after-school, and day camp programming and serves children from ages 1.9 to 9. At Beansprouts, our decisions are driven by what is best for children – from crafting our rich, age-appropriate curriculum to thoughtfully constructing a classroom to represent the unique interests and qualities of the children that occupy it.
Brooklyn Beans, our non-profit organization located in Park Slope, offers after-school programming at PS 39 during the school year. Our philosophy is to provide meaningful and engaging activities for our students each and every day, striving to create an environment where students can come after school and feel at home.
Beansprouts employs people from all walks of life: recent graduates, long-time teachers, to those looking to change careers. One thing that we all share is a love for working with children. If you're looking for a position that will allow you to have a positive influence on children's lives, come and join us!
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Brooklyn Beans is seeking a Program Coordinator/Site Director to join our current team. This position offers the opportunity to be involved in both the administrative aspect of our programs and expand your experience with children. We are looking for someone who can be a strong addition to our team and provide experience and positive energy to our school-aged programs. Come join the fun at Brooklyn Beans!
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support after-school programming and activities in coordination with program directors
- Assist with coordination and administration of school-aged programs including record keeping and documentation
- Act as a role model to children and other team members, and demonstrate leadership to assure safety and development
- Ensure a team-based work environment by communicating effectively and positively with supervisors, co-workers, families, and other team members
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Benefits:
At Brooklyn Beans, we offer a competitive benefits package including generous paid time off, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) including match!
- Job Type: Entry-level, Full-time
- Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- After school
- Monday to Friday
Job Qualifications:
- Have at least two years of related experience at an established after-school or day camp program
- Be working towards or possess an undergraduate degree–a major in the education field or related is strongly preferred!
- Have working knowledge of emailing, scheduling, and creating spreadsheets
- Have the ability to be creative, responsible, and think on your feet to create a fun and positive environment
- Have the ability to build rapport, and communicate effectively with children, families, and other team members
- Have the ability to engage with school-aged children and support dynamic programming and activities
- Be willing to work Monday through Friday from 10 am - 6 pm during the school year and 8 am - 4 pm during the summer
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Experience with children: 3 years (Required)
- Supervising: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Required)
Work Location: In person
**As per the Department of Health Regulations, a clearance check and medical will be required for employment.
If you'd like to join our team, we’d like to hear from you! Please share your interest with us by submitting your resume.
