Youth Worker

Catholic Charities Community Services•New York, NY

About The Position

The Youth Worker assists the Group Leader and serves as direct classroom support to teachers in the COMPASS NYC program and assists program participants in their homework and educational enrichment activities.

Requirements

High School student or College student.
Minimum one (1) year experience working with elementary school age children.
Must maintain or completed school in good academic standing; verify by transcript.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.
Demonstrated leadership ability.
Commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities Community Services.

Responsibilities

Assist in day-to-day academic support through homework help, STEM activities, and other educational activities, and help execute lesson plans.
Assist the Group Leader to implement cultural and/or recreational activities.
Work with students from an assigned grade and track their progress and attendance throughout the academic year.
Call participants’ guardians/parents when they are absent.
Collect participant report cards.
Keep the Program Director informed of any changes in assigned participants’ behavior.
Ensure the cleanliness and appearance of all after school program space and assist in set-up/break-down of assigned spaces for daily use and special events.
Attend monthly parents’ meetings and Agency sponsored special events.
Arrive timely to work and report to the Program Aide.
Meet with Program Director weekly for supervision.
Attend all staff meetings.