Youth Worker - MS

A youth worker is responsible for overseeing the safety and well-being of school‑aged participants ranging from Kindergarten to 8th grade. They must be role models of the community, team players, and are willing to be patient, flexible, and understanding when teaching children. Youth workers are passionate about what they do and are enthusiastic to promote healthy decision making and responsibility in participants.

They should be able to collaborate with their fellow coworkers in order to foster an enriching, diverse environment for our students to thrive in.

• Able to supervise and foster students academic as well as non-academic skills.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom space.
• Efficiently utilize time to help participants with homework and other academic needs.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to others as well as respond to incidents and act swiftly in emergency situations.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and experience with basic computer software programs (Google Docs, Sheets, etc.)
• Quick thinking/problem‑solving skills.
• Punctuality and adequate professionalism.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and lead students in activities.

• Planning and implementing age‑appropriate and creative lesson plans and activities
• Model positive guidance and effective classroom management to maintain safety and well‑being and attention of all students.
• Attend training and meetings when required.
• Take daily attendance and snack count.

• Schedule: Part Time, Monday–Friday, Afternoons
• Location: 64-20 175th St, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
• Hourly Rate: $17.00‑$19.00/hr (Rate based on education and experience)
• Modality: In‑Person
• Non‑Union Position

Send resumes to Serila Saimon at ssaimon.

Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer/program.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.