Afterschool Youth Worker - P.S. (Part-Time; Seasonal)

Youth Worker

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding part-time job? Do you enjoy working with children and want to gain experience in education or youth development? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Youth Workers report directly to the Program Director and work alongside instructors and other staff to support the daily operation of the afterschool program. They help provide a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children ages 5–12 by assisting with activities, supervising students, and encouraging positive participation. Youth Workers also support instructors during STEM, art, dance, gym, and other enrichment activities while building positive relationships with participants.

This position is part of the Youth and Family Services Department at Sunnyside Community Services, which offers early childhood, afterschool, youth development, and family support programs that strengthen our community.

Responsibilities
  • Ensure the safety of all program participants.
  • Help maintain daily attendance and meal roster logs.
  • Provide constant supervision to assigned groups of children.
  • Ensure that classroom and activity areas are cleaned and organized.
  • Motivate and maintain active involvement of program participants.
  • Attend all required meetings and training.
Qualifications
  • Must be 18 years old or older. High School Diploma or equivalent required, some college or relevant degree preferred.
  • A minimum of one of experience working with children, experience working in an after-school environment preferred.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Before hiring, fingerprints and background checks from the Department of Education and Department of Health must be finalized, along with a completed medical form.
  • Prior to employment, two professional reference letters and one personal reference letter are mandatory.
  • Must be able to work 13 school holidays throughout the year.
  • This position runs through September 2026-June 2027 with possible opportunities for future employment.
Benefits
  • On-site and online training are offered, and OCFS training hours are available at no cost to the employee.
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization.

Compensation: $17.00 – $18.00 per hour (17.5 hours per week)

Reports to: Program Director

Schedule: 2 – 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday (September 2026 through June 2027)

Location: P.S. 199Q in Sunnyside, Queens (Elementary School – Grades K-5)

All positions at Sunnyside Community Services are filled without regard to race/color, religion/creed, national origin, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy-related condition or lactation, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, height, weight, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/ sex offenses, predisposing genetic characteristic, immigration or citizenship status, prior arrest or conviction record, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, pre-employment marijuana testing, union affiliation/activity, or for reporting or opposing discrimination on these bases or for reporting or opposing violations of workplace health and safety, pay equity or practices, or for participating in any internal or any legally protected status listed in the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). All are encouraged to apply.

Sunnyside Community Services strives to address, explore, and educate all our stakeholders about the diversity of human experience and to advance and integrate racial equity and social justice into all organizational policies and programs. We believe that everyone, regardless of who they are or what they do for the organization, should feel equally involved and supported.

Sunnyside Community Services represents a commitment to considering the whole person and how systemic barriers and access to opportunities can affect their well-being.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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