Youth Educator

EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT
New York, NY
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

The Youth Educator will work with elementary-aged youth in an after-school program, providing high-quality educational, recreational, and youth-development programming. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, dependable, creative, and youth-centered, with the ability to develop and facilitate engaging activities across multiple enrichment areas.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include ensuring the safety and well-being of participants, developing and facilitating structured lesson plans, adapting activities for students with different abilities, and promoting positive youth development through mentorship and relationship-building.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will be committed to creating an inclusive learning environment, have strong youth-engagement and communication skills, and be able to work collaboratively with program staff, families, and community partners.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least one year of experience working with elementary-aged youth
  • Ability to develop and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and enrichment activities
  • Ability to lead activities in multiple enrichment areas
  • Strong youth-engagement, communication, group-management, and behavior-support skills

Benefits

  • Paid $20.00 per hour
  • Part-time position
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
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