Youth Development Professional: Learning Center
The role in one paragraph
Make homework the best part of a kid’s afternoon. In the Learning Center you’ll help members ages 6–18 with reading, math, and STEM through hands-on, games-based “disguised learning,” and you’ll be a steady, encouraging adult they look forward to seeing every day.
What you'll do
- Lead daily Power Hour homework help and small-group reading and math
- Plan and run hands-on STEM activities using Club curriculum
- Build positive relationships and model respect, patience, and encouragement
- Keep members safe and follow youth-protection policies
- Track participation and share wins with your Program Team Lead
What you bring
- Experience working with school-aged kids
- Available all 5 school-year afternoons
- High school diploma or GED. No college degree required.
- Patience, energy, and comfort leading a group
- Able to pass a background check
- Bonus: studying education, social work, psychology, or a related field
Schedule
- School year: Mon–Thu 2:30–7:30pm, Fri 2:30–5:30pm (~23 hrs/week)
- Summer: Mon–Thu 10:30am–5:30pm (~28 hrs/week)
Pay & benefits
- $16–$17/hr based on experience
- Paid time off for part-time staff
- 401k participation
- Paid training and ongoing development
Pay$16–$17/hr
Hours~23/wk (school yr)
Locations3 GR Clubs
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