[2025 - 2026] Lead Youth Support Specialist - Recess - East Harlem

[2025-2026] Lead Youth Support Specialist - Recess - East Harlem

Reporting to the OST and Athletics Director, the Lead Youth Support Specialist - Recess will be responsible for supporting youth and staff with crisis intervention and behavior management support.

Responsibilities

Support youth and staff with crisis intervention and behavior management support during recess time;

Model and encourage positive culture in all daily activities;

Mediate conflicts and other situations as they arise;

Support the development of group leaders' professional development skills by designing training and providing coaching regarding behavior management & facilitation;

Create and monitor recess schedules and activities, providing guidance and support to coaches in implementation;

Assist in communication about youth behavior to parents and guardians, including information regarding behavior responses and consequences;

Complete incident reports and follow up with relevant stakeholders in a timely manner;

Collaborate with site Director and SLT on resolving conflicts/crisis;

Innovate and implement new program ideas;

Serve as a substitute recess coach as necessary;

Model professionalism through consistent attendance, timeliness, and preparation;

Participate in weekly professional development and tactical training in addition to formal feedback and coaching.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required, college enrollment or degree, preferred;

Experience working with groups of youth in grades K-8 in a recreation or outdoor setting;

A record of success in facilitating and managing groups of K-8 youth;

Experience with behavior management systems, including positive youth development;

Strong ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of stakeholders, including students in grades PreK-8, school administrators, and staff;

Outstanding organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple responsibilities;

Fluency in spoken Spanish strongly preferred;

Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers and supervisors;

Ability to coach or support co-workers and teammates in improving their youth development and behavior management skills;

Exhibits high energy, warmth, enthusiasm and patience in working with youth;

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: August 11, 2025

End date: June 18, 2026

Days & hours: Monday-Thursday, 10:00am-2pm

Dates and hours are subject to change.

Locations

DREAM Charter School East Harlem Elementary & Middle - 1991 Second Avenue, New York, 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 earn a Masters degree and become full-time teachers at DREAM.

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 $20-22 per hour. New hires are typically brought into the role at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications and internal equity.

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.

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.