[Summer 2026] Youth Worker - Mott Haven Elementary

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older by the start date for the role;
• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Experience working successfully with groups of school-age children 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.

Commitment • Start date

• June 22, 2026
• End date: July 31, 2026
• Days & hours:
• Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:15pm
• Dates and hours are subject to change.

Locations • Mott Haven: 20 Bruckner Boulevard, Bronx, NY

Benefits

• DREAM offers the following benefits to our part-time employees:
• 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 our Employee Discount Program, offering savings on travel, entertainment, retail, and more;
• High-performing part-time staff have the opportunity to apply for the DREAM Teaching Fellowship, through which they can earn a Bachelors or Masters degree and become full-time teachers at DREAM.
• Through our partnership with SUNY Empire State University, eligible Youth Workers can earn academic credit for completing DREAM’s paid Summer Extended Learning and Enrichment Institute, supporting faster degree completion.

• Compensation
• DREAM offers competitive compensation commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for a seasonal increase. The rate for this position for incoming staff is between $17.50 and $18.00 per hour, which is based on youth-facing experience.

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [https://wearedream.org/our-commitment-to-diversity-equity-inclusion/]

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.

Come dream with us [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzCZRwH9YiU].

DREAM Maxims [https://wearedream.org/our-mission-maxims/]

All Kids Can. This Kid Can.

DREAM is Family.

Fun is a Serious Value.

Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.

Fail. Persist. Exceed.

DREAM Big.

Applying to DREAM

• We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process.
• In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications.
• We encourage all applications!
• You may be just the person we need.
• If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!

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.

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