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

Wearedream; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,108 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Disability benefits

Referral bonuses

Employee Discount Program

DREAM Teaching Fellowship opportunity

SUNY Empire State University credits

Job summary

DREAM in New York City’s East Harlem and the South Bronx seeks Youth Workers to lead groups of students daily after school and in summer, guiding sports, SEL, and academics while supporting homework and enrichment.

Youth Workers will receive professional development, feedback, and a pathway to DREAM Teaching Fellowship to pursue degrees and become full-time teachers at DREAM.

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 with groups of school-age children in a classroom or youth development setting (preferred).
• Experience with behavior management (preferred).
• Strong energy, warmth, enthusiasm and patience with youth.
• Ability to problem-solve and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of 18–20 youth after school in activities like sports, SEL, enrichment and academics.
• During summer, lead groups of up to 28 youth in daily activities and support literacy and math.
• Facilitate lessons to build social and emotional skills.
• Collaborate to plan enrichment activities.
• Model professionalism through attendance and preparation.

Skills

Group management

Youth development

Team collaboration

Classroom support

Communication with families

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Youth Workers lead groups of students daily in activities that include sports, social-emotional learning, enrichment, and academic support programming at our elementary (REAL Kids) and middle school (DreamBuilders/DREAM University) after school and summer programs in East Harlem and the South Bronx.

Youth Workers have the opportunity to participate in professional development and receive regular feedback and support. This role provides a foundation to develop youth development and teaching skills, and offers the potential to apply for the DREAM Teaching Fellowship, which can lead to earning a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and becoming a full‑time teacher 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 in implementing 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 the team to plan and facilitate various enrichment activities.
• Model and encourage positive participation in all daily activities, focusing 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

• Start date: August 25, 2026.
• School Year Schedule (late August to early/mid June): Monday–Thursday, 3–6 pm and Fridays, 12–4 pm, when after school is in session.
• Summer Schedule (late June to late July/early August): Monday–Friday, 8 am–5:15 pm.
• Dates and hours are subject to change.

Location: Mott Haven – 20 Bruckner Blvd, Bronx, NY 10454.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan, with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment (12‑month continuous period) in which you work a minimum of 1,000 hours.
• Disability benefits.
• Referral bonuses.
• Access to our 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, which can lead to a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and becoming a full‑time teacher at DREAM.
• Partners with SUNY Empire State University offer eligible Youth Workers the chance to earn academic credit for completing DREAM’s paid Summer Extended Learning and Enrichment Institute, supporting faster degree completion.

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 their employment with DREAM may exceed the incoming range band above.

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 your recruiter.