What are the responsibilities and job description for the Afterschool Assistant position at Kite's Nest?
Fall 2026 - Afterschool Program Assistant, Job Description:
Position: AfterSchool Program Assistant
Programs: Roots Rebels, Arts Afterschool (Formerly Arts Under the Sun)
Location: Kite’s Nest, 58 N. Front Street, Hudson, NY 12534, & some field trips
Position Duration: Fall 2026 (September 9th - November 24th)
Compensation: $18.00 / hour
Hours / Schedule:
● Tuesdays, 3:00-6:30pm - Arts Afterschool
● Wednesdays, 3:00-6:30pm - Roots & Rebels Garden Club
Applications Due: Applications received by September 1st will be prioritized.
Interviews will be on a rolling basis.
The Afterschool Program Assistant will be responsible for supporting one or
both of our Afterschool Programs held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3pm-6pm.
This is a position for someone who wants to provide transformative learning
experiences where youth engage in creative expression and critical inquiry within a
safe, supportive, and loving context and serve a range of local youth (ages 7-12).
While our programs range in theme, all of our after school classes prioritize healthy
relationships, social emotional development, healing-centered engagement,
collective culture-building, and joy. Programs run for a 9-week session in the Fall,
and a 10-week session in the Spring.
The Afterschool Program Assistant will support these classes in the following
ways:
● Support Afterschool educators with break down/clean up after the program
ends.
● Understand the Kite’s Nest garbage system (trash, recycle, compost) in order
to support youth keeping the space clean.
● Greet youth participants as they arrive each day
● Lead games and rituals (songs and chants) during designated program times
● Support Program Team with serving meals or snack
● Support supervision of youth participants during unstructured play time
● Support Educators with classroom management by being present and
engaging during workshops and activities
● Distribute supplies/materials as needed during and/or before workshops and
activities
● Offer ideas, input, and feedback of program activities and systems at
designated times. The Afterschool Program Assistant will be invited to
Program Team planning meetings and feedback sessions, as needed.
Other Responsibilities and Expectations:
● Clock in and out daily and report hours to Co-Executive Director of
Liberatory Education
● Communicate with program team about any anticipated absences and
lateness
Key Skills:
- Humor! Playfulness! Joy!
- Good Communication skills
- Confidence with leading games and activities
- Interest in mentoring younger youth in Hudson
- Active Listening
IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate is a teen with working papers who lives
in Hudson, NY, has interest in education and an excitement for mentoring younger
youth.
HOW TO APPLY: Please visit kitesnest.org/join-our-team for a link to apply. If you have any questions, contact us at hello@kitesnest.org.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications received by September 4, 2026 will be
prioritized. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 8.0 per week
Work Location: In person
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