[Immediate start] Youth Worker (12 month) - Highbridge Elementary

Wearedream; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Disability benefits

Referral bonuses

Employee Discount Program

DREAM Teaching Fellowship opportunity

Job summary

Wearedream in New York City seeks Youth Workers to lead groups of students daily in after-school and summer programs at East Harlem and the South Bronx. You will deliver sports, SEL, enrichment, and academic support while pursuing professional development and potential DREAM Teaching Fellowship.

You will supervise groups 18–20 during the school year and up to 28 in summer, facilitate lessons, promote positive behavior, and collaborate with the team.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older by the start date.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to work all scheduled hours.
• In-person work at the school or program site.
• Experience with groups of school-age children.
• Experience with behavior management (preferred).
• Energetic, warm, enthusiastic and patient.
• Ability to problem-solve in the moment.
• Team collaboration and family communication.
• Comfort with technology, including Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of 18–20 youth after school in activities.
• Summer groups up to 28 youth with literacy, math, and enrichment activities.
• Facilitate lessons to build social-emotional skills.
• Collaborate to plan enrichment activities.
• Model professionalism and timeliness.
• Supervise youth with positive youth development strategies.
• Participate in professional development and coaching.
• Follow health and safety protocols.
• Use restorative approaches to manage behavior.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth development

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Patience

Behavior management

Technology use

Growth mindset

Energy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Job Overview

Youth Workers lead groups of students daily in activities including sports, social-emotional learning, enrichment, and academic support programming in our elementary (REAL Kids) and middle school (DreamBuilders/DREAM University) after school and summer program in East Harlem and the South Bronx. They will have the opportunity to participate in professional development and receive regular feedback and support, with the potential to apply for the DREAM Teaching Fellowship to earn a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and become full-time teachers at DREAM.

Responsibilities

• During the School Year: lead a group of up to 18–20 youth in daily after‑school activities including sports, social‑emotional learning, enrichment, and academic support; support with homework completion and other academic enrichment.
• During the Summer: lead a group of up to 28 youth in daily summer camp activities including sports, social‑emotional learning, enrichment, and academics; support the Summer Teacher, helping implement daily literacy and math activities; support Athletics Coaches in coaching sports teams.
• Facilitate or co‑facilitate lessons to help youth build their social and emotional skills.
• Collaborate with team to plan and facilitate various enrichment activities.
• Model and encourage positive participation in all daily activities, with a focus on team building.
• Model professionalism through consistent attendance, timeliness and preparation.
• Supervise and manage youth behavior at all times using positive youth development strategies.
• Participate in regular professional development and tactical training, in addition to formal feedback and coaching.
• Implement all health and safety protocols as required.
• Use a restorative approach to manage student behaviors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older by the start date.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work during all scheduled hours.
• Ability to work in person at the school or program site.
• Experience working successfully with groups of school‑age children in a classroom or other youth development setting (strongly preferred).
• Experience with behavior management, including positive youth development (preferred).
• Exhibits high energy, warmth, enthusiasm and patience in working with youth.
• Ability to quickly problem‑solve in the moment.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families.
• Comfort with technology and ability to use common platforms, including Google Suite (Gmail and Gchat).
• Eagerness to grow professionally, including openness to receiving and implementing feedback.
• Flexibility: willing and able to shift tasks and priorities as needed.
• Belief in the importance of social‑emotional competency and advocacy for self and others.
• A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.

Schedule

School Year (late August to early/mid June): Monday–Thursday, 3–6 pm and Fridays, 12–4 pm, when after school is in session.

Summer (late June to late July/early August): Monday–Friday, 8 am–5:15 pm.

Start date: August 25, 2026. Dates and hours are subject to change.

Location

Highbridge: 1162 River Ave, Bronx, NY 10452

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan, with employer matching up to 4 % after one year of employment (12‑month continuous period) and a minimum of 1,000 hours.
• Disability benefits.
• Referral bonuses.
• Employee Discount Program offering savings on travel, entertainment, retail, and more.
• High‑performing part‑time staff have the opportunity to apply for the DREAM Teaching Fellowship to earn a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and become full‑time teachers at DREAM.
• Through our partnership with SUNY Empire State University, eligible Youth Workers can earn academic credit for completing DREAM’s paid Summer Extended Learning and Enrichment Institute, supporting faster degree completion.

Compensation

The salary rate for incoming Youth Workers is $17.50 to $18.00 per hour. Initial compensation is determined based on relevant youth‑facing experience. Youth Workers are eligible for annual compensation increases based on tenure, in accordance with DREAM’s compensation practices. Compensation for Youth Workers who continue employment with DREAM may exceed the incoming range band above.

Disability Accommodations

DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our recruiter.