Youth Worker - COMPASS After-School & Summer Program

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