Youth Engagement Specialist -PS 21 (Elementary School)

Global Kids; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Life and disability insurance

EAP

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Global Kids in New York, NY seeks a Youth Engagement Specialist for PS 21 in Brooklyn. This full-time role focuses on attendance improvement, youth development, family engagement, and school partnerships within a public school setting.

The position requires 2+ years working with high school youth, knowledge of NYC resources, and strong facilitation and communication skills. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with a focus on education or social services.
• Experience with high school youth or school-based programs is valued.
• Knowledge of NYC public schools and Community Schools Initiative is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support school attendance improvement strategies and attend attendance meetings.
• Develop metrics, monitor progress, and analyze attendance data.
• Promote a positive school climate with safety and community focus.
• Coordinate interactive GK workshops and activities for enrichment programs.
• Communicate with students, families, teachers, and partners regularly.
• Build relationships with parents and community stakeholders.
• Assist with program planning, curriculum development, and youth leadership.
• Occasionally participate in overnight and long-distance travel events.

Skills

Youth engagement

Community engagement

Family outreach

Data analysis

Curriculum development

Public school experience

Social Emotional Learning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Data tracking systems

Job description

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Youth Engagement Specialist -PS 21 (Elementary School)

All Full Time 30-39 Hours New York, NY, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1037

Salary Range: $47,000.00 To $51,000.00 Annually

Youth Engagement Specialist at PS 21 (Brooklyn)

Global Kids (GK) educates, inspires, and mobilizes youth to become global citizens who are positively engaged in the world and are prepared for their future. Global Kids, Inc. is currently recruiting dedicated and innovative individuals who are passionate about youth development, global education, and social action. We are seeking candidates with experience in community engagement, youth programming, and family outreach to join our team in a full‑time capacity at P.S. 21 Crispus Attucks Elementary School.

As part of our team, successful candidates will play a crucial role in ensuring attendance supports, promoting youth development, fostering family engagement, nurturing on‑site school partnerships, and implementing systems to create positive experiences for school‑aged youth. The positions require a strong interest in working with high school students in a public‑school setting.

Responsibilities:

• Take the lead in supporting partner school attendance improvement strategies by attending all school attendance meetings, developing metrics for analysis and communication, monitoring success in increasing attendance numbers, and analyzing attendance challenges through a strength‑based and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lens.
• Support and promote the development of a positive school climate that emphasizes safety, community, and positivity
• Collect, input, and review attendance, evaluation, and other data related to projects and student progress
• Work with other staff and students to implement annual Global Kids special projects.
• Effectively communicate regularly with students, families, teachers, and community partners to ensure everyone is informed about upcoming events, programs, and services.
• Support continuous asset and needs assessment of the school community
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, community members, school personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate, develop, and co‑facilitate interactive, experiential workshops and activities for GK's global education academic enrichment programs.
• Collaborate with GK staff and youth to generate new program ideas focusing on global/local issues and meeting the goals of contracted initiatives.
• Develop relevant content and curriculum on global issues and 21st‑century skills while supporting social and emotional learning.
• Occasionally, participate in overnight and long‑distance travel events such as youth retreats and college trips.

Please note that these responsibilities are subject to adjustment based on organizational needs and priorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in liberal arts is preferred
• 2 or more years of experience working with high school youth
• Understanding and willingness to learn about a wide array of NYC social service resources for youth and families.
• Experience working in or with NYC public schools and a strong understanding of the NYC Community Schools Initiative and goals
• Experience using interactive learning strategies, counseling and conflict resolution skills, and youth development/leadership strategies with high school‑age youth.
• Commitment to and understanding of working in culturally diverse settings and using antiracist pedagogical practices.
• Good facilitation, consensus‑building, and interpersonal skills, creativity, willingness to learn, and ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Strong communication, writing, administrative, organizational, and technology skills.
• Fluency in other languages is a plus, particularly in Spanish

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a full‑time position with an annual salary of $47,000- 51,000.

Global Kids offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well‑being, and professional growth of its employees, including:

• Medical: Anthem Blue Cross, Dental: Guardian, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution opportunities
• Generous paid time off, including 12 vacations in your first year of employment, 3 personal days, and 8 sick days
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization

Global Kids, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity and do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, citizenship, mental or physical handicap or disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We continue to support and promote equal employment opportunity, human dignity, and diversity in all forms.