Youth Worker
Quick answer
DREAM is hiring a Youth Worker (entry-level, in-office) in East Harlem and the South Bronx, NY, paying $17.50 to $18.00 per hour, with benefits including retirement plan and disability benefits.
- Role
- Youth Worker
- Organization
- DREAM
- Location
- Highbridge, Bronx, NY
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $17.50 to $18.00 per hour
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
Youth Workers lead groups of students daily in activities including sports, social-emotional learning, enrichment, and academic support programming in East Harlem and the South Bronx.
What you'll do
- Lead a group of up to 18-20 youth in daily after-school activities
- Support with homework completion and other academic enrichment
- Facilitate or co-facilitate lessons to help youth build social and emotional skills
- Collaborate with team to plan & facilitate various enrichment activities
- Model and encourage positive participation in all daily activities
- Supervise and manage youth behavior using positive youth development strategies
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with groups of school-age children
- Experience with behavior management
- Exhibits high energy, warmth, enthusiasm, and patience
- Ability to quickly problem-solve in the moment
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team setting
What you'll bring
How we treat you
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, disability benefits, referral bonuses, access to Employee Discount Program, opportunity to apply for DREAM Teaching Fellowship
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in East Harlem and the South Bronx, NY.
What is the compensation?
The salary rate for incoming Youth Workers is $17.50 to $18.00 per hour.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, experience working with groups of school-age children, and the ability to quickly problem-solve in the moment.
How do I apply?
You can apply by contacting your recruiter for assistance.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office at the school or program site.
How to apply
Apply directly on DREAM's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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