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About the Role

DREAM is seeking dynamic individuals to serve as Youth Workers in our high school program. The Youth Worker will assist club leaders in leading a group of students daily in activities including sports, social-emotional learning, enrichment, and academic support programming. This is an excellent opportunity to build your youth development skills while working with a passionate and supportive team.

Responsibilities

Assist club leaders in leading a group of high school students in daily after-school activities including sports, social-emotional learning, enrichment and academic support
Distribute snack and materials effectively and efficiently
Support the facilitation of positive, safe student transitions throughout the school
Supervise groups of students during transitional times, such as student athletes waiting to depart for away games
Support with homework completion and other academic enrichment
Support club attendance and collecting rosters
Model and encourage positive participation in all daily activities
Model professionalism through consistent attendance, timeliness and preparation
Manage youth behavior at all times using positive youth development strategies
Using a restorative approach to manage student behaviors
Support summer bridge program, facilitating activities and attending trips for up to 30 rising freshmen
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

18 years of age or older by the start date for the role
High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience working successfully with teenagers in a classroom or other youth development setting, strongly preferred
Experience with behavior management, including positive youth development, preferred
Exhibits high energy, warmth, enthusiasm and patience in working with youth
Ability to quickly problem-solve in the moment
Ability to work collaboratively within a team setting
Ability to communicate effectively with families
Comfort with technology and ability to use common platforms, including Zoom and Google Suite (Gmail and Gchat)
Eagerness to grow professionally, including openness to receiving and implementing feedback
Flexibility: willing and able to shift tasks and priorities as needed
Belief in the mission and outcomes of DREAM, including the importance of social emotional competency and advocacy for self and others
Ability to work during the program hours
Must be able to work in person at the program site
A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community

Skills

Sports
Social-emotional learning
Academic support
Behavior management
Positive youth development
Problem-solving
Collaboration
Effective communication
Technology proficiency
Zoom
Google Suite
Restorative approach

Location

In person at the program site

Work Type

Part-time
After-school program

Experience Level

Entry level

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$17.50 to $18.00 per hour

Benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment (12-month continuous period) in which you work a minimum of 1,000 hours
Disability benefits
Referral bonuses
Access to Employee Discount Program
Opportunity to apply for DREAM Teaching Fellowship to earn a Bachelors or Masters degree
Eligible Youth Workers can earn academic credit for completing DREAM’s paid Summer Extended Learning and Enrichment Institute

About the Company

Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs.
Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom.
We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children.
To learn more, visit wearedream.org.

Equal Opportunity

At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.
From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom.
DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive.
We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.