Youth Worker - Queens, United States - Commonpoint Queens

Description

We are currently looking for youth workers to staff our special education after-school program across multiple locations throughout Queens. Salary is based on experience. Strong preference for candidates that can commit to five (5) days a week, for the hours of 2:30pm to 6:00pm. Some extended hours and occasional weekend opportunities are available.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB:

• Supervise children between the ages of 5 and 14 years old.
• Administrative duties include completing and monitoring daily attendance sheets.
• Planning and implementing daily activities and programming.
• Responsible for maintaining classroom space in an organized and clean fashion.
• Chaperone youth from one activity to another, including arrivals and departures.
• Working collectively and communicating with all peers, classroom staff, floor supervisor, and program director.
• Attend youth worker training sessions and staff meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Application open to all ages (including high-school aged students).
• Excellent communication skills. Must be friendly, engaging and patient with children, peers, and families.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize daily workload.
• Demonstrate cultural competency through familiarity in working with people from a very diverse number of backgrounds.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills.

JOB DETAILS: Salary: $16-$17/hour (commiserate by experience) Approximate Start Date: ASAPDays: Monday–Friday Hours: 19 Hours/Week (2:00pm – 6:00pm)
APPLICATION PROCESS:To Apply: Please email your résumé with cover letter, as a PDF or Word Document only, to Please indicate "After-School Youth Worker" in the subject line of the email.