As an employee of Areté working during the school day on-site at Arete Partner schools around NYC, we expect excellent performance in all of the following areas listed below. 

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Regular attendance for assigned weekly shifts during school day at assigned Partner School
• Timely arrival to work
• Lead orderly, safe, and caring arrival and dismissal procedures
• Support teachers, administrators, and other school staff to surround all students and families entering the building with safe and caring context for learning
• Support school staff with establishing safe hallways in four-story building without elevator access
• A commitment to excellence in your work with students as demonstrated by your positive and caring presence with students and families
• Collaboration with colleagues and supervisors
• Participation in all professional learning opportunities provided
• Willingness to reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve individual and team performance
• Friendly and open communication with families
• Regular communication with supervisors and Areté headquarters staff (email, phone)
• Flexibility in weekly scheduling
• This position is grant-funded and subject to budget considerations

Qualifications

• At least one year experience mentoring adolescent youth (ages 12-18), 5+ years preferred 
• On track to receive High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• We strongly encourage current students of the our partner schools to apply for this position
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to:
  • manage time effectively
  • go the extra mile and/or try something new
  • be emphatic and listen to others well
  • proactively identify and resolve problems
  • be polite, positive, and professional in all communications
• US Citizen or Green Card holder
• Valid student working papers for 2024-2025 school year