Youth Worker B - Summer Program/SYEP (Beacon)

Goddard Riverside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Goddard Riverside Community Center in Manhattan is seeking Youth Workers for the Beacon program, serving students from kindergarten through grade 8 and supporting Beacons in New York City public schools. The role emphasizes creating a positive, inclusive environment for youth.

The schedule runs from June 22, 2026 to August 14, 2026, 9:00am–12:00pm with one additional 5:00pm–6:00pm session on Fridays (4 hours per week). Compensation is $17 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a group of co-ed children (grades K-8) during daily activities.
• Facilitate reading enrichment, project-based learning, group games, and social-emotional activities.
• Support field trips and ensure a positive environment for social and intellectual development.

Job description

Organization Overview

The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

Program Description

Beacon Community Centers are in public schools throughout New York City and serve youth from kindergarten through age 21 and adults ages 22 and older, including Older Adults. Beacons operate year-round on non-school hours, weekdays, evenings, weekends and in the summer as a resource to the entire community by offering integrated programming tailored to local needs. During the summer, Beacons collaborate with the New York City Public Schools for the Summer Rising initiative.

Position Summary

Youth Workers are assigned to assist with a group of co-ed children (grades K-8). Youth are divided into groups by grade for morning academic enhancement. In the afternoon groups are involved in reading enrichment, project-based learning, group games, social-emotional competencies, and field trips. Youth Workers are engaged with campers in all their daily activities. Together and through Group Work practice, our staff works to provide a positive and creative environment for the social and intellectual development of all participants.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, June 22, 2026, through August 14, 2026, 9:00am to 12:00pm Fridays and/or 5pm to 6:00pm one day per week, 4 hours per week

Hourly Rate

$17/hr