Job Opportunities
Join our Team!
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 College Readiness Manager
YPIE College Readiness Managers work with students across Yonkers public high schools to prepare them with the academic and life skills needed for college success. There are two parts to a College Readiness Manager’s role:
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After School Instruction: Develop curricula for and teach academic subjects and pre-professional/career-focused courses to move students academically forward.
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Student Academic Coaching: Manage a caseload of 80-120 YPIE Scholars across one or more high schools to meet with individually during the school day. Tutoring, goal-setting, and various college readiness activities will take place during one-on-one and small group meetings.
YPIE College Advisor
A YPIE College Advisor 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 individualized grade level 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 college essay process
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Provide grade level college guidance to each assigned senior YPIE student including assistance completing and submitting college applications, assistance completing financial aid and scholarship applications, and analysis of final school acceptances and financial aid packages to guide students to make college commitments.