Youth Development Coach — After-School & Summer

Wearedream; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Disability benefits

Referral bonuses

Employee Discount Program

DREAM Teaching Fellowship

Job summary

DREAM seeks Youth Workers to lead and supervise groups of youth in after-school and summer programs in East Harlem and the South Bronx. You will guide activities across sports, SEL, enrichment and academics, and support learning with families and schools.

This role offers professional development, a chance to join a supportive team, and pathways to the DREAM Teaching Fellowship with degree opportunities. Start date August 25, 2026.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older by 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 with groups of school-age children in a classroom or youth development setting.
• Experience with behavior management and positive youth development preferred.
• Energetic, warm, enthusiastic and patient.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families.
• Comfort with technology including Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 and implement daily literacy and math activities.
• Support Athletics Coaches in coaching sports teams.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate lessons to build social and emotional skills.
• Collaborate with team to plan and facilitate enrichment activities.
• Model professionalism through attendance, timeliness and preparation.
• Supervise and manage youth behavior using positive youth development strategies.
• Participate in regular professional development and feedback.

Skills

High energy

Warmth

Patience

Teamwork

Communication with families

Problem solving

Technology proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

DREAM seeks Youth Workers to lead and supervise groups of youth in after-school and summer programs in East Harlem and the South Bronx. You will guide activities across sports, SEL, enrichment and academics, and support learning with families and schools.

This role offers professional development, a chance to join a supportive team, and pathways to the DREAM Teaching Fellowship with degree opportunities. Start date August 25, 2026.