Youth Worker - COMPASS After-School & Summer Program

Areté Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Areté Education seeks a Youth Worker to support students at PS 161 in the Bronx, with afternoon shifts and summer programming. This on-site role requires engaging with students, families, and school staff to foster safe, caring environments.

The position is part-time during the school year and summer, with a 2:30pm–6:00pm schedule, 17 per hour, and 13 holidays. PETS clearance applies, grant-funded and budget-dependent.

Qualifications

• At least one year experience mentoring adolescent youth (ages 12-18).
• On track to receive High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• We strongly encourage current students of the partner schools to apply for this position.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• US Citizen or Green Card holder.
• Valid student working papers for 2026 - 2027 school year.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Go the extra mile and/or try something new.
• Be emphatic and listen to others well.
• Proactively identify and resolve problems.
• Be polite, positive, and professional in all communications.

Responsibilities

• Regular attendance for assigned weekly shifts during school day at assigned Partner School.
• Timely arrival to work.
• Lead orderly, safe, and caring arrival and dismissal procedures.
• Support teachers, administrators, and other school staff to surround all students and families entering the building with safe and caring context for learning.
• Support school staff with establishing safe hallways in four-story building without elevator access.
• A commitment to excellence in your work with students as demonstrated by your positive and caring presence with students and families.
• Collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
• Participation in all professional learning opportunities provided.
• Willingness to reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve individual and team performance.
• Friendly and open communication with families.
• Regular communication with supervisors and Arete headquarters staff (email, phone).
• Flexibility in weekly scheduling.

Skills

Mentoring adolescents

Communication skills

Time management

Empathy

Problem solving

Professionalism

US Citizenship/GC

Education

High School Diploma or GED in progress

Job description

Youth Worker(PS 161)

P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School
628 Tinton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

Organization: Areté Education
Position Type: Part-time (School Year and Summer Programming)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Monday - Friday (2:30pm - 6:00pm); evenings and weekends as needed; 13 holidays (8:00am - 6:00pm); Summer Rising Program (8:00am - 6:00pm)
Location: On-Site, Bronx, NY
Salary Range: $17/hr

About Areté Education

Areté Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving 1,500 students and families annually in the Bronx, Washington Heights, and Bed-Stuy. Through afterschool, summer, and career-connected programs, Areté delivers 5,000+ program hours per year with a 97% graduation rate and 76% post-secondary enrollment. For more information, please visit www.areteeducation.org.

As an employee of Areté working during the school day on-site at Arete Partner schools around NYC, we expect excellent performance in all of the following areas listed below.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Regular attendance for assigned weekly shifts during school day at assigned Partner School

• Timely arrival to work

• Lead orderly, safe, and caring arrival and dismissal procedures

• Support teachers, administrators, and other school staff to surround all students and families entering the building with safe and caring context for learning

• Support school staff with establishing safe hallways in four-story building without elevator access

• A commitment to excellence in your work with students as demonstrated by your positive and caring presence with students and families

• Collaboration with colleagues and supervisors

• Participation in all professional learning opportunities provided

• Willingness to reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve individual and team performance

• Friendly and open communication with families

• Regular communication with supervisors and Areté headquarters staff (email, phone)

• Flexibility in weekly scheduling

Qualifications

• At least one year experience mentoring adolescent youth (ages 12-18)

• On track to receive High School Diploma or equivalent GED

• We strongly encourage current students of the our partner schools to apply for this position

• Effective written and verbal communication

• Ability to:

  • manage time effectively

  • go the extra mile and/or try something new

  • be emphatic and listen to others well

  • proactively identify and resolve problems

  • be polite, positive, and professional in all communications

• US Citizen or Green Card holder

• Valid student working papers for 2026 - 2027 school year

Potential Schedule:

• Monday - Friday (2:30pm - 6:00pm) - Total hours per week: 17.50
• Summer Program and Holiday Schedule (8:00am - 6:00pm) - 40 hours

Start Date: Subject to PETS clearance

*This position is grant-funded and subject to budget considerations