Lead Youth Educator

EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT•New York, NY

23h•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

East Side House (ESH) is a community resource serving the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. Its Compass Elementary School Program provides high-quality programs and services through community centers and school partnerships. Reporting to the Program Director, the Lead Youth Educator designs and leads diverse enrichment and recreational activities that support elementary students’ academic, social, and emotional development. Activities may include homework help, robotics, team sports, karate, dance, music, civic engagement, visual arts, media technology, health awareness, and community leadership. The role works collaboratively with the Compass Elementary Team to create a welcoming learning environment, guide participants, maintain their safety and well-being, and keep accurate program records. The position is part-time, up to 20 hours per week, with an expected schedule of Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., subject to program needs. The role operates in a professional school environment and may involve local travel for trips and scatter sites. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of work-related skills, knowledge, or experience.
Experience working with elementary schools, preferably in a racially, ethnically, and socioemotionally diverse urban community.
Ability to engage participants and lead activities in an area of specialty.
Strong communication and organizational skills, sound judgment, and ability to work in a team in various environments.
Ability to communicate effectively with participants while remaining professional.
Ability to motivate students and model responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance, and professionalism.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
Required clearances: Department of Health fingerprint clearance and medical clearance; Department of Education fingerprint clearance; State Central Registry (SCR) clearance; and Staff Exclusion List (SEL) clearance.
Health statement required.
Required online training: Mandated Reporter (2 hours) and Foundations of Health & Safety Training (5 hours).

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.
Skills in foreign languages, visual arts, music, or performing arts are strongly encouraged.
Being bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

Identify, create, and facilitate age-appropriate, thematic lesson plans and activities.
Work collaboratively with the team and support specialists implementing activities.
Prepare a welcoming learning environment that displays participants’ work.
Build positive relationships with youth and adults and serve as a role model in demeanor, communication, and behavior.
Closely supervise activities to ensure participants’ health, safety, and well-being.
Assist with participant enrollment and submit daily attendance records and other required documents to the Program Director.
Inspect facilities, equipment, and supplies daily; account for items and put them away at the end of each day.
Demonstrate commitment to leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social change.
Organize storage areas and control the use of materials, equipment, and tools to prevent loss or abuse and facilitate distribution and collection.
Maintain accurate program documentation, including incident, accident, and behavior reports and attendance and sign-in/sign-out sheets.
Communicate the East Side House mission and Compass program goals to participants and community members.
Participate in professional development, scheduled supervision, team meetings, pre-service training, and required paid training.
Demonstrate initiative, teamwork, cooperation, preparedness, professionalism, reliability, and a willingness to improve continuously.
Organize and participate in external special events that promote the agency, cultivate relationships, and generate support.
Adhere to ESH policies, practices, and procedures.
Perform other tasks as directed.