Afterschool Youth Counselor & STEM Tutor

Westhab Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

West Prep Academy in Manhattan, NYC, seeks a Youth Counselor to support a group of participating youth during program hours. The role focuses on safety, engagement, and a Positive Youth Development approach in a part-time capacity.

The position delivers academic instruction in literacy and STEM, along with enrichment and leadership activities to help youth grow, learn, and build confidence. Requires a high school diploma and 2+ years of experience in afterschool settings.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to deliver afterschool programming with enthusiasm.
• High energy, dynamic personality and genuine passion for youth.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the wellbeing of a group of participating youth during program hours.
• Provides academic instruction supporting literacy and STEM within the school curriculum.
• Leads enrichment, recreation, and leadership development activities to build self-esteem and life skills.
• Attends weekly team meetings and parent meetings to report on outcomes and market the program.
• Responds to emergency situations such as fire drills, evacuations, etc.
• Escorts children to activities in building and community as needed.
• Distributes snacks and program supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Literacy instruction

STEM instruction

Leadership development

Group activity supervision

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

West Prep Academy in Manhattan, NYC, seeks a Youth Counselor to support a group of participating youth during program hours. The role focuses on safety, engagement, and a Positive Youth Development approach in a part-time capacity.

The position delivers academic instruction in literacy and STEM, along with enrichment and leadership activities to help youth grow, learn, and build confidence. Requires a high school diploma and 2+ years of experience in afterschool settings.