Job Opportunities
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At YPIE, we strongly believe in the value of diverse perspectives, identities, and experiences. We are committed to attracting and retaining individuals that reflect the diversity of our students, and fostering an inclusive culture where all team members will thrive. We encourage those who share our values to join our team.
Current Job Openings
YPIE Yonkers
Academic Coach/After School Instructor (YPIE College Readiness Manager)
YPIE is seeking an Academic Coach/After School Instructor to help students learn key academic math, science, and writing skills that will prepare them for college success.
There are two parts to a College Readiness Manager’s role:
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After School Instruction: Teach/tutor after school in the topics of math, science, and/or writing; Plan, coordinate, and teach one or more career-pathway programs; and Plan and execute life skills lessons, special events, electives, team building activities, and additional interventions.
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In-School Academic Coaching and Tutoring: Meet with YPIE Scholars (80-120 high school students) during the school day to develop and support academic intervention plans; Counsel each Scholar around social/emotional health, self-awareness, and self-management; Coach each Scholar around accessing resources and connect Scholars to crucial YPIE supports and external supports as necessary to support Scholars in achieving their goals.
College Advisor
YPIE College Advisors provides comprehensive college access and enrollment services to juniors and seniors in the YPIE programs that will result in student enrollment, persistence, and completion at a 4-year college.
Responsibilities include:
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Provide college guidance to each assigned junior YPIE student including, assessing each student’s college aspirations and goals, creating appropriate/good fit college lists, and supporting students through the college essay process.
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Provide college guidance to each assigned senior YPIE student including, assistance completing and submitting college applications, assistance completing financial aid documents and scholarship applications, and analysis of final school acceptances and financial aid packages to guide students to make college commitments.
YPIE Jersey City
College Advisor
As YPIE launches a new site in Jersey City, we seek College Advisors to ensure Jersey City students, beginning in 9th grade, possess academic and life skills needed for college success, as well as comprehensive college guidance for juniors and seniors that will result in student enrollment, persistence, and completion at a 4-year college.
Responsibilities include:
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In-School Academic and Social/Emotional Coaching: Recruit and meet with YPIE Scholars (beginning with 40 9th graders) during the school day to tutor, provide social-emotional coaching, and guide them to access opportunities.
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College Guidance: Provide college guidance to YPIE Fellows (beginning with 40 11th graders) to explore college options, support students through the college application and essay writing; assist students with the financial aid process, and ensure students complete college enrollment requirements.
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Afterschool Support: At the afterschool YPIE College Zone, match students with YPIE-offered academic lessons/tutoring sessions and career pathways programs, and plan and execute life skills lessons, special events, electives, team building activities, and additional interventions.