Youth Worker - COMPASS After-School & Summer Program

Youth Worker (PS 161) P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School 628 Tinton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455 Organization: Areté Education Position Type: Part-time (School Year and Summer Programming) Schedule: Monday–Friday, Monday

• Friday (2:30pm - 6:00pm); evenings and weekends as needed; 13 holidays (8:00am - 6:00pm); Summer Rising Program (8:00am - 6:00pm) Location: On-Site, Bronx, NY Salary Range: $17/hr About Areté Education Areté Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving 1,500 students and families annually in the Bronx, Washington Heights, and Bed-Stuy. Through afterschool, summer, and career-connected programs, Areté delivers 5,000+ program hours per year with a 97% graduation rate and 76% post-secondary enrollment. For more information, please visit www.areteeducation.org . As an employee of Areté working during the school day on-site at Arete Partner schools around NYC, we expect excellent performance in all of the following areas listed below.

Responsibilities

& Expectations Regular attendance for assigned weekly shifts during school day at assigned Partner School Timely arrival to work Lead orderly, safe, and caring arrival and dismissal procedures Support teachers, administrators, and other school staff to surround all students and families entering the building with safe and caring context for learning Support school staff with establishing safe hallways in four-story building without elevator access A commitment to excellence in your work with students as demonstrated by your positive and caring presence with students and families Collaboration with colleagues and supervisors Participation in all professional learning opportunities provided Willingness to reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve individual and team performance Friendly and open communication with families Regular communication with supervisors and Areté headquarters staff (email, phone) Flexibility in weekly scheduling Qualifications At least one year experience mentoring adolescent youth (ages 12-18) On track to receive High School Diploma or equivalent GED We strongly encourage current students of the our partner schools to apply for this position Effective written and verbal communication Ability to: manage time effectively go the extra mile and/or try something new be emphatic and listen to others well proactively identify and resolve problems be polite, positive, and professional in all communications US Citizen or Green Card holder Valid student working papers for 2026 - 2027 school year Potential Schedule: Monday

• Friday (2:30pm - 6:00pm)
• Total hours per week: 17.50 Summer Program and Holiday Schedule (8:00am - 6:00pm) - 40 hours Start Date: Subject to PETS clearance *This position is grant-funded and subject to budget considerations