Youth Educator, SY 2026-27

EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT•New York, NY

4d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan that believes education is key to creating opportunities. The Compass Elementary School Program provides high-quality programs and services within community centers and school partnerships. Reporting to the Program Director, the Youth Educator is responsible for designing and leading diverse enrichment activities such as homework help, robotics, team sports, karate, dance, and music. The role involves guiding youth through enrichment and recreational activities that support their academic, social, and emotional development.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of two years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required.
A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice.
Possess the ability to engage and lead activities in your area of specialty; strong communication skills, strong organizational skills, excellent judgment, and the ability to work in a team in various environments.
Must be able to communicate effectively with all participants while remaining professional at all times.
Must be able to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas, including responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance, and most importantly, professionalism.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
Employees must be clear to work at ESH. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.
Experience working with elementary schools, preferably in a racially, ethnically, and socioemotionally diverse urban community.
Candidates possessing skills in foreign languages, visual arts, music, or performing arts are strongly encouraged to apply.
Being bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

Identify, create, and facilitate age-appropriate, theme-based lesson plans and activities.
Work as part of a collaborative team, providing support to any specialist implementing activities.
Prepare the learning working environment by creating a welcoming space that exhibits participants' 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 (including shared spaces), equipment, and supplies; be sure 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 and to minimize the time required for distribution and collection.
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 the participants and community members.
Actively participate in all aspects of professional development, including scheduled supervision, team meetings, pre-service training, and additional paid professional development training.
Demonstrate key competencies including initiative, teamwork, cooperation, preparedness, professionalism, reliability, and a willingness to improve continuously.
Organize and participate in external special events to promote the Agency's mission and image, cultivate relationships, and generate broad support.
Adhere to all ESH policies, practices, and procedures.