Youth Educator School Year 2026 - 2027

East-Side-House-Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

East Side House Settlement invites applications for Youth Educator for the 2026–2027 school year in the COMPASS Elementary program. Based at Mitchel Community Center, 210 Alexander Ave, Bronx, NY, the role focuses on after-school enrichment in STEM, literacy and storytelling, SEL, yoga wellness, and sensory activities.

The educator develops engaging, age-appropriate lessons for grades K–5 and fosters an inclusive, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience working with elementary-aged youth in after-school or related settings is required.
• Ability to develop engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and enrichment activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, supervision, well-being, and engagement of participants.
• Develop and facilitate structured, age-appropriate lessons across STEM, visual arts, literacy, SEL, wellness, mindfulness, movement, or sensory activities.
• Adapt activities for varied abilities and learning styles.
• Maintain positive youth development through mentorship, teamwork, and relationship-building.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and partners to support student participation and needs.
• Complete required documentation and attend trainings and staff meetings.

Skills

Youth engagement

Communication

Group management

Behavior support

Flexibility

Collaboration

Bilingual encouraged

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position TitleYouth Educator – School Year 2026 - 2027 – Seasonal (Afterschool Program)Enrichment Areas: STEM, Literacy and Storytelling, Social-Emotional Learning, Wellness (YOGA), and Sensory-Based ActivitiesDepartmentCOMPASS Program – ElementarySite/LocationMitchel Community Center210 Alexander AveBronx, NY 10454Job Classification (HR Use Only)Non-ExemptPart-TimeSalary$20.00 Per HourReports ToProgram DirectorMISSION STATEMENTEast Side House cares for the individuals, families, and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education, career, and supportive services.JOB DESCRIPTIONSummary/ObjectiveEast Side House (ESH) is a community resource serving the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. We believe education is the key that enables individuals to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their communities. ESH’s COMPASS Elementary School-Year Program aligns with this mission by providing high-quality educational, recreational, and youth-development programming through community-center and school-based partnerships.Funded by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), the COMPASS Elementary Program provides a safe, structured, and engaging after-school environment that supports the academic, social, emotional, creative, and physical development of students in grades K–5.We are seeking enthusiastic, dependable, creative, and youth-centered educators who can develop and facilitate engaging activities across multiple enrichment areas, including STEM, visual arts, literacy and storytelling, social-emotional learning, wellness, mindfulness, movement, and sensory-based activities. Ideal candidates will be committed to creating an inclusive learning environment and adapting activities to support students with different abilities, developmental levels, learning styles, and sensory needs.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:1. Ensure the safety, active supervision, well-being, and engagement of participants during all program activities.2. Develop and facilitate structured, age-appropriate lesson plans in STEM, visual arts, literacy, SEL, wellness, mindfulness, movement, and/or sensory-based enrichment.3. Establish clear learning objectives and prepare students for culminating projects, presentations, exhibitions, or showcases.4. Adapt activities and instructional approaches for different abilities, learning styles, developmental levels, and sensory needs.5. Maintain effective group management and clear behavior expectations while creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.6. Promote positive youth development through mentorship, encouragement, teamwork, and relationship-building.7. Collaborate with Activity Specialists, program leadership, support staff, and families to address student participation, behavior, and individual support needs.8. Support daily program operations, including arrival, meals, transitions, dismissal, field trips, family events, and special activities.9. Maintain clean and organized classrooms and properly manage program materials, equipment, and supplies.10. Complete required documentation accurately and on time, including attendance, lesson plans, activity reports, incident reports, and behavior documentation.11. Immediately report injuries, incidents, safety concerns, behavioral concerns, and significant student needs to program leadership.12. Participate in required staff meetings, trainings, professional-development sessions, and agency events.13. Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, reliability, flexibility, teamwork, and openness to feedback.14. Follow all East Side House, DYCD, DOE, Department of Health, and program policies, procedures, and safety requirements.Other DutiesThis job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may be modified or assigned at any time based on program, agency, operational, or contractual needsRequired QualificationsApplicants must possess:· High school diploma or GED.· At least one year of experience working with elementary-aged youth in an after-school program, school, summer camp, childcare, recreational, or community-based setting.· Ability to develop and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and enrichment activities.· Ability to lead activities in multiple enrichment areas, including STEM, visual arts, literacy, SEL, wellness, mindfulness, movement, or sensory exploration.· Ability to adapt activities for students with different abilities, learning styles, developmental levels, and sensory needs.· Strong youth-engagement, communication, group-management, and behavior-support skills.· Dependability, organization, professionalism, flexibility, and willingness to receive feedback.· Ability to work collaboratively with program staff, families, school personnel, and community partners.· Commitment to creating a safe, respectful, equitable, and inclusive environment.· Ability to complete all required background clearances, medical requirements, agency trainings, and regulatory requirements.· Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.Preferred Qualifications· Experience supporting children with disabilities, developmental differences, autism spectrum disorder, or sensory-processing needs.· Experience facilitating project-based learning, social-emotional learning, mindfulness, yoga, wellness, or sensory-based activities.· Relevant coursework, training, or certification in education, youth development, child development, special education, social work, recreation, or a related field.Required Clearances and TrainingEmployment is contingent upon the successful completion of all required background checks, clearances, screenings, and trainings, which may include:· Department of Health fingerprinting· State Central Register clearance· Staff Exclusion List clearance· Department of Health medical clearance and health statement· Mandated Reporter training· Foundations in Health and Safety training· CPR and First Aid training· Additional East Side House, DYCD, DOE, or Department of Health training requirementsPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe position requires:· Standing and walking for extended periods.· Speaking clearly and communicating effectively with groups of children.· Bending, reaching, and moving throughout classrooms and program spaces.· Lifting and carrying program materials or supplies weighing approximately 10–25 pounds.· Setting up and organizing classrooms, equipment, and activity materials.· Actively participating in recreational, movement, wellness, and enrichment activities.· Supervising students in classrooms, recreational spaces, outdoor areas, and community settings.Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.Expected Work ScheduleThis is a seasonal, part-time, non-exempt position for the 2026–2027 school year. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday during after-school hours, for up to 20 hours per week.Hours may vary based on program and operational needs. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for staff training, professional development, family events, field trips, showcases, or other program activities. Schedule adjustments will be communicated whenever possible.Travel RequirementsLocal travel may be required for educational field trips, community events, trainings, and program-sponsored activities.Equal Employment OpportunityEast Side House Settlement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. East Side House Settlement strongly encourages individuals with disabilities, veterans, and bilingual candidates to apply.