Youth Worker

If you are an active Commonpoint Employee, please exit and apply internally through the Jobs Hub HERE Part Time After School Youth Worker Commonpoint (formerly known as Commonpoint Queens) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community center serving over 10,000 persons of diverse backgrounds in Queens. Commonpoint provides a continuum of social, recreational, and educational services for children, families, and adults. For over two generations, Commonpoint has been a special place for thousands of families, older adults, children, and individuals who participate in its parenting, preschool, after school, cultural arts, camping, health and fitness, social services, and senior programs. We are currently looking for youth workers to staff our special education after-school program in our Bay Terrace, Bayside location. Salary is based on experience. Strong preference for candidates that can commit to five (5) days a week, for the hours of 2/2:30pm to 6:00pm. Some extended hours & 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. ● Experience working with children with disabilities is a HUGE plus. JOB DETAILS Salary: $18-$20/hour (commiserate by experience) Approximate Start Date: September 2026 (through June 2027) Days: Monday–Friday Hours: 19 Hours/Week (2:30pm – 6:00pm) Location: 212-00 23rd Avenue, Bayside, NY APPLICATION PROCESS To Apply: Please email your resume with cover letter, as a PDF Document only, to avigo@commonpoint.org. Please indicate “After-School Youth Worker” in the subject line of the email. Your cover letter should explain why you would be an excellent After- School Youth Worker for Commonpoint. We will contact only those candidates who meet our criteria in order to arrange an interview.