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Youth Development Worker (Summer Program)

@ Community Charter School of Paterson
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Paterson, New Jersey, United States
$18/hrOnsitePart Time
Responsibilities:Create positive learning environment, Motivate students, Use assessment data
Requirements Summary:Associate degree preferred; 1 year of Youth Development experience; strong Microsoft Office skills; Spanish speaking preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook
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Youth Development Worker



The Community Charter School of Paterson is seeking Youth Development Workers to join the 2026 Summer Program.



Program Hours: 




  • July 1, 2026 - July 30, 2026

  • Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 1:00pm 

  • (scheduled hours per position TBA)



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:





  • 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.




  • Ability to work well with a team and independently.




  • Have a passion for helping all children achieve their highest aspirations. 




  • Assist 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:





  • Associate Degree preferred.




  • 1 Year of Experience in Youth Development




  • Very strong computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Outlook.




  • Spanish speaking preferred.





 



Employee benefits, including health benefits and PTO benefits are a valuable part of the total compensation package at CCSP. The CCSP benefits package is subject to the terms outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for members that are subject to the CBA. The benefits package for staff members that are not subject to the terms of the CBA is at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees.



Community Charter School of Paterson is among the top 1% in the state for student growth in math and reading—proof of our commitment to academic excellence.



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