Youth Educator, School Year 25-26

EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT • New York, NY

100d • $20 - $20

About The Position

The Youth Educator at Patterson Community Center is responsible for designing and leading diverse enrichment activities for students in a fun, engaging, and safe environment. The role involves creating thematic-based lesson plans, facilitating activities, and ensuring the health and safety of participants. The educator will work collaboratively with a team, build positive relationships with youth, and maintain accurate program documentation. This position is part-time and seasonal, with a focus on community engagement and leadership development.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some college preferred.
• Experience working with elementary schools, preferably in a racially, ethically, and socio-emotionally diverse urban community.
• Minimum of two years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required.
• Genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice.
• Strong communication skills, strong organizational skills, excellent judgment, ability to work in a team.
• Ability to engage and lead activities in your area of specialty.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all participants while remaining professional.
• Ability to motivate students while setting an example in responsibility, timeliness, organization, and professionalism.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Being bilingual is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Skills in foreign languages, visual arts, music, or performing arts are strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Identify, create, and facilitate age-appropriate, thematic-based lesson plans and activities.
• Work as a part of a collaborative team, providing support to any specialist implementing activities.
• Prepare the learning working environment by creating a welcoming space that exhibits participant's work.
• Build positive relations with youth and adults to serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, and behavior.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program by closely supervising all activities.
• Assist in participant's enrollment, recording and submitting daily attendance records and other required documents to the program director.
• Inspect daily all facilities, equipment, and supplies; ensure all are accounted for and put 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.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (incident/accident/behavior reports, attendance & sign-in / sign-out sheets).
• Understand and communicate the East Side House Settlement mission and the goals of the Compass program to participants and community members.
• Actively participate in all aspects of professional development, including scheduled supervision, team meetings, and additional paid training.
• Organize and participate in external special events to promote the Agency's mission and image.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees