Youth Worker (2023-2024)


Job Details

As an employee of Aret 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 Aret headquarters staff (email, phone)
  • Flexibility in weekly scheduling
  • This position is grant-funded and subject to budget considerations
Qualifications
  • At least one year experience mentoring adolescent youth (ages 12-18), 5+ years preferred
  • 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 empathic 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 2023-2024 school year





 Arete Education

 04/27/2024

 Brooklyn,MD