Saturday In-Person Program Facilitator

SOBRE NOSOTROS

Apex for Youth ayuda a los jóvenes asiático-americanos de origen inmigrante y con bajos ingresos a desarrollar su potencial hoy y un mundo de posibilidades mañana. 

With 1 in 2 Asian American youth living in or near poverty in NYC, our holistic approach is responsive to our youth’s age, racial identity and socioeconomic status. Our programs combine impactful mentorship with access to critical resources for our youth and their families that would not have otherwise been available. 

Apex creates systems of support for youth from elementary school to young adulthood. Based on shared identities and experiences, we foster transformative relationships with a community of caring adults — from mentors and therapists to athletic coaches and career guides. Through Apex programs, low-income Asian American youth have the resources and support to break through socioeconomic and racial barriers, creating their own future with a sense of agency, belonging and confidence.

Apex for Youth’s over 40 staff equip and empower almost 1,000 volunteers to serve more than 2,500 youth across the country online and in person in New York City.

We are building a world without limits for all Asian American youth.

JOB OVERVIEW

Apex’s Elementary Enrichment Department addresses the educational, social, and emotional needs of elementary students through out-of-school enrichment programs, family nights, and community events. Programs take place on Saturdays from October – May. These programs are run by staff with support from volunteer mentors.

Elementary Enrichment oversees two programs, Read with Apex (K-2) and Elementary Explorers (3-5).  Our Read with Apex program focuses on reading and creative writing with our K-2 students. Through this program students will become more confident readers, learn how to tell their own stories, and build supportive relationships with peers and volunteers along the way. Our Elementary Explorers program immerses students in Grades 3-5 in themes of identity, culture, and community exploration through hands-on STEAM focused projects.

All of our Elementary programs are based on a group mentoring model in which each class is divided into table groups with a mix of youth and mentors at each table. Each session involves group-based activities that aim to provide our youth with new opportunities and experiences. These experiences are a vehicle for building bonds and overall cultivating a positive sense of identity for each student through consistent group support. 

To support these programs, we are recruiting multiple part-time Program Facilitators at our public schools in Chinatown Manhattan; Sunset Park, Brooklyn; and Flushing, Queens, as well as on Zoom, for the 2026-207 school year. Our 20 sessions take place on Saturday mornings 9:30 AM-12:30 PM from the beginning of October to the end of May. There are multiple positions open and our ideal candidates will bring experience working with elementary-aged youth, excellent communication skills, and experience with educational programming. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Workshop Facilitation (75%)

• Facilitate in-person sessions and support onsite program operations 
• Supervise students and provide feedback to our mentors
• Provide 1:1 support to individual students when needed
• Build and maintain positive relationships with youth, mentors, and staff

   

Lesson Prep and Logistics (20%) 

• Collaborate and communicate with Apex staff during sessions
• Meet with Apex staff during the week to discuss previous sessions and student concerns
• Review and prep materials for upcoming sessions

   

Other Duties (5%)

• Submit weekly timesheets to the program supervisor
• Staff family nights, community events, or school-break events (optional but opportunities available for additional hours)

   

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with educational programming or youth development
• Experience working with youth, experience with elementary-aged students preferred 
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision
• HS diploma required; Bachelor’s degree or some college experience a plus
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• All employees working with children are subject to a background check
• Chinese Mandarin language skills are a plus

   

OVERVIEW OF BENEFITS

Organizational Culture: Apex is a highly collaborative, flexible, and employee-centered workplace. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity both within our organization and in how we collaborate with others. If you love to work with a team and have exciting ideas you would like to explore and grow, we encourage you to join Apex for Youth!

Pay range:

This role offers $26 per hour and would require 4-5 hours on Saturday mornings and 2-3 hours during the week. This position will run from the middle of September to the end of May, with 20 Saturday sessions held during that time. We will have two Facilitator Training workshops: one in September and one in January. Additional hours for training and prep will be required and paid. Exact dates will be shared once the calendar is finalized. 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please complete the two steps below. Once both steps are completed, we will be in touch with candidates to schedule an interview. 

1. Email your resume to Isabelle Li Shen St. Clair at elementary@apexforyouth.org
2. Complete this short screener. As we are hiring for multiple positions, your answers here will help us tailor the interview to your preferences.