Afterschool Youth Leader & Mentor

Commonpoint; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonpoint is seeking a Youth Worker to support afterschool programming, supervising youth, and helping deliver a safe, engaging environment across multiple sites in New York. You will work with program leadership to implement activities and uphold quality standards.

The role emphasizes restorative approaches, positive youth development, and collaboration with staff to foster learning, leadership, and social-emotional growth in a dynamic community setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent OR at least one year of experience working with children under 13 years of age.
• Staff must be at least 18 years old to supervise participants independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with youth and work collaboratively with staff.
• Successfully complete all required background clearances and agency onboarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise participants during program hours, transitions, trips, and special events.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment while following all agency safety procedures.
• Support positive behavior using restorative practices.
• Assist with daily implementation of academic, enrichment, SEL, leadership, recreation, literacy, and STEM activities.
• Prepare materials, assist with activity setup and cleanup, and support homework assistance as assigned.
• Assist with family events, showcases, and field trips.
• Attend to attendance procedures and required program documentation.
• Travel between program sites as needed; occasional evenings, weekends, and extended hours may be required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Youth engagement

Education

High school diploma

1 year experience with children

Job description

Commonpoint is seeking a Youth Worker to support afterschool programming, supervising youth, and helping deliver a safe, engaging environment across multiple sites in New York. You will work with program leadership to implement activities and uphold quality standards.

The role emphasizes restorative approaches, positive youth development, and collaboration with staff to foster learning, leadership, and social-emotional growth in a dynamic community setting.