Youth Worker (SY 26 - 27)

Areté Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Areté Education in New York City seeks an on-site mentor to support students at partner schools during the school day. You will attend weekly shifts, assist with arrival and dismissal, and help create a safe, caring learning environment.

You will collaborate with teachers and staff, communicate with families, and participate in professional learning opportunities while reflecting on growth and serving diverse youth.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience mentoring adolescents (12–18); 5+ years preferred.
• On track to receive High School Diploma or GED.
• We encourage current students of partner schools to apply.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage time, go the extra mile, be empathetic, resolve problems, and communicate professionally.
• US Citizen or Green Card holder.
• Valid student working papers for 2026-2027 school year.

Responsibilities

• Regular attendance for assigned weekly shifts during the school day at the Partner School.
• Timely arrival to work.
• Lead orderly, safe, and caring arrival and dismissal procedures.
• Support teachers, administrators, and school staff to surround students and families with safe and caring context for learning.
• Support school staff with establishing safe hallways in a four-story building without elevator access.
• Commit to excellence in work with students, demonstrated by a positive presence.
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors.
• Participate in all professional learning opportunities.

Skills

Mentoring youth

Written and verbal communication

Collaboration

Time management

Empathy

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma in progress or GED

US Citizen or Green Card

Job description

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

Qualifications

• At least one year experience mentoring adolescent youth (ages 12-18), 5+ years preferred
• On track to receive High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• We strongly encourage current studentsof 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 2026-2027school year