Youth Program Leader

WorkED Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) plan

Health insurance eligibility after 30+

Job summary

Work ED Inc. is hiring Youth Program Leaders to join our team on-site at Manhattan schools for the 2026-2027 school year. You will lead groups of 15-20 students in K-5, guiding them through technology, teamwork, and life skills, with end-of-year celebrations.

Hours are Monday to Wednesday 2:30pm–5:30pm, site PS 191 Manhattan. Compensation is $23.00 per hour, part-time, with opportunities for development and a supportive team culture; travel between sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of experience working in a Day Care Center.
• Experience working with or knowledge of computer and technology.
• AA degree (or higher).
• Must be willing to travel between sites daily depending on site availability.
• Must be able to work within the dates and hours specified in the listing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of 15–20 students during Day Programs at partner schools.
• Be a strong team member with other Program Leaders and help foster a warm, supportive culture.
• Assist with projects and year-end celebrations to spark student interest in technology and life skills.

Skills

Daycare experience

Tech knowledge

Education

AA degree

Job description

At Work ED, we focus on creating “youth pathways to prosperity and joy” through community engagement. We believe community involvement drives change in America. Our vision is to enable communities to navigate the evolving economic landscape effectively. Our mission is clear: to remove barriers, free young individuals from debt, and guide them to fulfilling careers.We’re committed to establishing effective career paths for students nationwide.

At Work ED we challenge students to push themselves to try new things and gain confidence outside of their comfort zone through projects, teamwork and presentations. Parents always cite “growth in confidence as a key takeaway.

Work ED provides comprehensive programming including enrichment, academic/homework support, recreation, and supervision that empowers students with the knowledge and experience of applied learning. Our Curriculum integrates the knowledge of multimodal learning with engaging 21st-century, tech-savvy lessons. Our programs are hands-on and student-centered with offerings kept fresh and aligned to student interest.

At Work ED, we are mission-driven. We use our mission, of helping young people find their voice through positive mentorship and project-based learning, to attract those who fit our culture. We treat our team the same way we treat our students, respectfully as individuals with unique goals, talents, and dreams—and it shows a staff retention rate of 90%. Our strategy for staff retention is as follows:

• A competitive compensation;
• A commitment to internal promotions whenever possible, creating defined professional growth pathways for remaining with Work ED.
• A culture of positivity where we celebrate wins as a team but also develop a growth mindset.
• Leadership Development Plan, including regular in-person workshops and asynchronous online courses.
• Individual Development and Upskilling Program: A collaborative process between the Manager and Reports where individuals define their growth areas and the Manager helps them achieve them.
• Bi-weekly professional development focused on classroom management.
• Regular team building exercises and annual team retreats.
• Giving everyone an opportunity to submit and action new ideas and a culture of open feedback in decision-making.

YOUTH PROGRAM LEADER POSITION

Work ED is hiring Youth Program Leaders to join our team, working on site at Early childhood education sites. This position will support our operations at our Work ED Program site in Manhattan for our 2026-2027 school year.

YOUTH PROGRAM LEADER ROLE DESCRIPTION

Youth Program Leaders are responsible for leading a group of students from K-5 grade during the Day Programs at the schools. This involves leading your group of 15-20 students on fun challenges designed to spark students’ passions in technology, team building, life skills and being a positive support pillar, as well as assisting students with projects and end of the year celebrations.

This position also includes being a leader for your students, being a great team member with your other Program Leaders and helping the Work ED team create a warm & supportive culture. Overall, this program plants the seed for students to engage with careers fields such as Cybersecurity, Video Game Design, Entrepreneurship, Drones & Aviation, Story Telling, Marketing and other creative areas to help evolve the future understanding of these amazing career fields which can create financial security for a person and their family. This is all an effort to help many of our students break generational poverty and accelerate their career trajectory for high wage opportunities.

POSITION DETAILS

Supporting our team as a Program Leader in Manhattan for the 2026-2027 school year, working with students in grades K-5.

Paid Training Date: October 23rd, 2026

Program Dates : September 14th, 2026 through June 11th, 2027

Program Hours of Operations: Monday through Wednesday 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Site Location: PS 191 in Manhattan

Must-Haves for the Role

• Must have at least two years of experience working in a Day Care Center.
• Experience working with or knowledge of computer and technology.
• A. A. degree (or higher).
• Must be willing to travel between sites daily depending on site availability.
• Must be able to work within the dates and hours specified in the listing.

Important: You must be available during the listed hours of operation.

• Candidates must be flexible and open to being reassigned to a different school site if coverage is needed at another location.
• Compensation:$23.00 an hours
• This is a PART TIME, W-2 position.

WORK ED BENEFITS

• Part-time, non-exempt employees accrue paid sick leave in accordance with New York’s Paid Sick Leave Laws.
• 401(k) plan participation is available to eligible employees per plan terms
• This position is not eligible for health insurance benefits unless working 30+ hours per week for 6 months.

BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

• Joining a team which is helping to solve a major societal problem; helping youth discovery careers with industry.
• Being a pillar of support for young students who haven’t had a chance to discover the reality of careers as they make important life decisions on career pathways later in Elementary, Middle School & High School.
• Being part of an innovative team which creates valuable programs with major employers and also launched a new Work Based Learning Tech Platform.
• Being a part of a team that is taking a service and matching it with a technology helping to solve major challenges educators & industry face creating valuable work experiences for students.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

• Plan, prepare, and execute our Work ED curriculum with your students walking them through the different activities and challenges in a variety of subjects.
• Support the Work ED team and your school’s students throughout the weeks of learning.
• Support the next generation of Work ED students to build skills which will help them offset learning loss such as building their confidence and their ability to make friends.
• Support all current and future school relationships from chaperones to leadership.
• Join our industry partners, instructors and leadership in meetings before the programs and regularly to ensure the creation of a cohesive program which will have the desired impact on our students.
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure work environment, this position requires a thorough review of qualifications and credentials, including the verification of educational achievements.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to troubleshoot and stay calm under pressure
• Effective ability to form strong relationships with school staff, leadership and students
• Able to identify with youth in their challenges going from education to industry
• Natural charisma and energy
• Brings a fresh perspective & offers life advice for our students
• Summer camp counselor, Teacher, Program & Youth Leader experience
• High emotional intelligence
• Bilingual is a plus!

QUALIFICATIONS

You are a great candidate if you have:

• Current or previous teaching assistant, program operations, youth mentorship, or other leadership in helping youth grow as people
• An interest in helping students discover this career field and connect with them
• Strong interpersonal and team work abilities supporting a fast paced dedicated team working to constantly innovate in a new space.
• A passion for youth and education helping students cross the divide between education and industry.
• Understanding of how to effectively listen to students, parents, educators to understand potential challenges they are facing and be a pillar of support.
• Ability to lead and support our team in leading students, while building a culture of support and warmth.

Proof of Education:

To meet this requirement, candidates must be prepared to provide documented proof of their educational qualifications. This may include degrees, diplomas, certificates, or other relevant documentation.

Education Requirement:

• A. A. degree (or higher)

E-Verify Requirement:

Work ED Inc. participates in the E-Verify program for work authorization.

Website: www.worked.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Daycare: 1 year (Required)
• Afterschool Programs: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person