Reporting Relationship 

The Youth Development Worker reports to the Site Coordinator. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities & Outcomes 

● Ability to create outstanding academic achievement and student character development. 

● Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment that excites and invests students. 

● Motivate students to realize high academic and behavioral standards. ● Utilize data from CCSP’s student assessments to drive instruction and intervention. 

● Exemplify CCSP’s core values in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues. 

● Support all special education-related services including Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) during the program. 

● Collaborate with Site Leaders and the program team to improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills. 

● Attend all professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings. 

● Participate enthusiastically in structured and informal learning and development opportunities. 

● Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, willingness to respond positively to feedback and a 

“roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude. 

● Strong belief in an “achievement” mission and educational model. ● Research and stay up to date on best practices in community schools and afterschool programs. 

● Understanding and experience of education in an urban setting. ● Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families and school partners including school administration and staff. ● Agile/iterative mindset; comfort with throwing away work or making changes. ● Ability to work well with a team and independently. 

● Have a passion for helping all children achieve their highest aspirations. ● Lead in classroom management while implementing specialized activities. ● Support program administrative requirements including student attendance, surveys, forms, and lesson plans. 

● Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

● 30 College Credits 

● 2 Years of Experience in Youth Development 

Compensation & Benefits 

In addition to a competitive salary, CCSP offers a full comprehensive benefits plan for full-time employees. 

The Community Charter School of Paterson is an equal-opportunity employer.