DREAM

[August 2026 start] Youth Worker (12 month) - East Harlem Elementary

1991 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10029 (East Harlem Elementary School) · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 41 days ago

Mentoring

About the role

We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools -growing our organization's impact and leveling the playing field for all children.
Commitment - Start date: August 25, 2026 - This schedule for this position is different in the school year versus the summer.
DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive.

Support with homework completion and other academic enrichment
Support the Summer Teacher, helping to implement daily literacy and math activities
Support Athletics Coaches in coaching sports teams
Facilitate or co-facilitate lessons to help youth build their social and emotional skills
Collaborate with team to plan & facilitate various enrichment activities
Model and encourage positive participation in all daily activities, with a focus on team building
Supervise and manage youth behavior at all times using positive youth development strategies
Use a restorative approach to manage student behaviors
From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters-it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom.

18 years of age or older by the start date, required;
High school diploma or equivalent, required;
Ability to work during all scheduled hours, required;
Ability to work in person at the school or program site, required;
Ability to quickly problem-solve in the moment;
Ability to work collaboratively within a team setting;
Ability to communicate effectively with families;
Comfort with technology and ability to use common platforms, including Google Suite (Gmail and Gchat);
High-performing part-time staff have the opportunity to apply for the DREAM Teaching Fellowship, through which they can earn a Bachelors or Masters degree and become full-time teachers at DREAM.
Exhibits high energy, warmth, enthusiasm and patience in working with youth
Eagerness to grow professionally, including openness to receiving and implementing feedback
Flexibility: willing and able to shift tasks and priorities as needed
Belief in the importance of social emotional competency and advocacy for self and others

Experience working successfully with groups of school-age children in a classroom or other youth development setting, strongly preferred;
Experience with behavior management, including positive youth development, preferred;

The salary rate for incoming Youth Workers is $17.50 to $18.00 per hour.
Initial compensation is determined based on relevant youth-facing experience.
Youth Workers are eligible for annual compensation increases based on tenure, in accordance with DREAM's compensation practices.
Compensation for Youth Workers who continue their employment with DREAM may exceed the incoming range band above.

403(b) retirement plan, with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment (12-month continuous period) in which you work a minimum of 1,000 hours;
Disability benefits;
DREAM offers the following benefits to our part-time employees:
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.

If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.

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