Program Associate - Academic Tutor

Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE); City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter benefit

Partial cell phone reimbursement

Professional Development

Job summary

A non-profit educational organization in Yonkers seeks a Part-Time Program Associate to offer academic tutoring and manage program logistics for diverse students. This role requires effective communication with stakeholders, flexibility for evening hours, and a commitment to equity in education. Ideal candidates have experience in teaching, counseling, or related fields and possess strong organization skills. The role involves in-person support across multiple sites, with competitive hourly pay ranging from $30 to $40, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching, program design, counseling, or social work.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Proven organizational and program tracking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to improve students' academic skills.
• Manage student records and communicate with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with district and non-profit partners for student recruitment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Program design

Counseling experience

Spanish fluency

Organizational skills

Job description

Program Associate (Academic Tutor)

Location: Dayspring Community Center, Yonkers, NY

Yonkers Partners In Education (YPIE) partners with students to ensure they are ready for, enroll in, and complete college.

Job Mission: YPIE is embarking on an exciting new opportunity to offer academic support, college readiness, and college access services on the campus of Dayspring Community Center in Yonkers. The Program Associate will provide the services listed in Responsibilities and Results.

Responsibilities & Results

• Academic Tutoring
  • Provide academic support to ensure each student improves their academic skills in core subject areas.
  • Develop and support academic intervention plans to directly tutor students and foster self‑advocacy so students identify and seek school support structures.
• Program Administration & Recruitment
  • Manage student records and program logistics, communicating with key stakeholders to ensure seamless events and effective program implementation.
  • Leverage data to recruit students each year, proactively collaborating with district and non‑profit partners to identify target students and deliver info sessions and presentations.

Values

• Always learning, embracing feedback and pursuing growth alongside our students.
• Do whatever it takes, consistently going the extra mile to get the job done with the highest degree of quality.
• Sweat the details, approaching tasks with meticulous attention to every element and pride in high‑quality work.
• Collaborate, regularly coordinating with key internal and external partners to advance strategic goals.
• Track and use data, maintaining strong records and regularly consulting data to inspire effective decision‑making.

Candidate Qualifications

• Experience in teaching, program design, counseling, social work, or related field.
• Experience with and commitment to ensuring equity for a diverse population of students.
• Ability to navigate partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to make arrangements for daily travel/transitions between program sites.
• Flexibility to work some evening and weekend hours as student needs arise.
• Proven organizational and program tracking skills.

The Most Competitive Applicants Will Possess

• An outcomes‑focused orientation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of public and private colleges/universities, opportunity programs, and financial aid requirements.
• Experience working with, tracking, and analyzing data to target student support and evaluate effectiveness.
• Spanish fluency.

You are likely to be successful in this role if

• You enjoy solving challenging problems with students, helping them reach measurable outcomes.
• You thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment, where you will manage your own time to support each student.
• You are hungry for collaboration.

Job Details

Position: Program Associate (Academic Tutor)

Work arrangement: In‑person across multiple program sites in Yonkers, NY.

Hours: Part‑Time (15‑20 hours/week, approx. 3‑5 days/week). Schedule can vary but must include 3 days a week from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

Calendar: 10 months (September – June, with opportunities to work in July & August).

Hourly Rate: $30‑$40 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter benefit
• Partial cell phone reimbursement
• Professional Development