Youth Worker - MS 216

Commonpoint; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Commonpoint is seeking a dedicated youth worker in New York to oversee the safety and well-being of school-aged participants from Kindergarten to 8th grade. The role includes planning creative lesson plans and fostering a positive, diverse environment. Ideal candidates demonstrate excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, are flexible and committed to promoting healthy decision-making among students.

This part-time position requires attendance during afternoons, with an hourly rate ranging from $17 to $19 based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate sensitivity to others and respond to incidents effectively.
• Experience in creating and implementing lesson plans.
• Able to maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Model effective classroom management to ensure student well-being.
• Attend required training and meetings.

Skills

Supervision of students' academic and non-academic skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Flexibility and patience

Tools

Basic computer software (Google Docs, Sheets)

Job description

A youth worker is responsible for overseeing the safety and well-being of school‑aged participants ranging from Kindergarten to 8th grade. They must be role models of the community, team players, and are willing to be patient, flexible, and understanding when teaching children. Youth workers are passionate about what they do and are enthusiastic to promote healthy decision making and responsibility in participants. They should be able to collaborate with their fellow coworkers in order to foster an enriching, diverse environment for our students to thrive in.

Necessary Skills and Functions

• Able to supervise and foster students academic as well as non-academic skills.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom space.
• Efficiently utilize time to help participants with homework and other academic needs.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to others as well as respond to incidents and act swiftly in emergency situations.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and experience with basic computer software programs (Google Docs, Sheets, etc.)
• Quick thinking/problem‑solving skills.
• Punctuality and adequate professionalism.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and lead students in activities.

Duties

• Planning and implementing age‑appropriate and creative lesson plans and activities
• Model positive guidance and effective classroom management to maintain safety and well‑being and attention of all students.
• Attend training and meetings when required.
• Take daily attendance and snack count.

Job Details

• Schedule: Part Time, Monday–Friday, Afternoons
• Location: 64-20 175th St, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
• Hourly Rate: $17.00‑$19.00/hr (Rate based on education and experience)
• Modality: In‑Person
• Non‑Union Position

To Apply

Send resumes to Serila Saimon at [e-mail].

Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer/program.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.