After School Program Assistant Instructor

International Institute of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The International Institute of St. Louis is seeking an energetic, compassionate Assistant Instructor to support our after-school programming for refugee and immigrant youth in Saint Louis, MO.

This role emphasizes creating an inclusive, engaging environment for young people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. You will collaborate with the Teen Programming Coordinator to plan activities, document participation, and help with field trips and events while upholding trauma-informed,

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in after-school settings.
• Experience with refugee, immigrant, multilingual, or multicultural communities.
• HS Diploma with some college credits.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and implementation of educational, recreational, and enrichment programming for refugee and immigrant youth in the St. Louis community.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment where all youth feel respected, supported, and encouraged to participate.
• Support documentation of student participation, engagement, and program activities.
• Assist with planning and chaperoning field trips, special events, and group activities, including occasional activities outside regular program hours.
• Support volunteer engagement in ways that are safe, productive, and aligned with program goals.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with youth, families, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Participate in departmental meetings and training.

Skills

Youth experience

Cultural humility

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma with some college credits

Job description

The International Institute has job openings in St. Louis, MO and Springfield, MO.

International Institute is seeking mature-self starters who are well-organized, detail-oriented, able to work in fast-paced social services environment. Qualifications for each position vary. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Full-time positions include medical, dental, vision, PTO and retirement benefits.

EOE/AA. (Please no telephone inquiries.)

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Job Id:107-1

# of Openings:1

The International Institute of St. Louis is seeking an energetic, compassionate, culturally responsive, and reliable Assistant Instructor to support our after school programming for refugee and immigrant youth. This role is ideal for someone who believes in the transformative power of shared experiences and community building, and is committed to creating an inclusive, engaging, and welcoming environment for young people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

The Assistant Instructor will work closely with the Teen Programming Coordinator to facilitate educational and enrichment activities that promote confidence, creativity, and connection.

Candidates should demonstrate cultural humility, responsiveness, and an understanding of the unique experiences and challenges faced by refugee and immigrant communities. The ideal candidate approaches youth with energy, empathy, and a commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based practice.

Monday-Thursday: 1:45 pm-5:45 pm (occasionally flexed hours for field trips)

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Support the planning and implementation of educational, recreational, and enrichment programming for refugee and immigrant youth in the St. Louis community.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment where all youth feel respected, supported, and encouraged to participate.
• Support documentation of student participation, engagement, and program activities.
• Assist with planning and chaperoning field trips, special events, and group activities, including occasional activities outside regular program hours.
• Support volunteer engagement in ways that are safe, productive, and aligned with program goals.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with youth, families, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Participate in departmental meetings and training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with youth, camps, after-school programs, or educational settings.
• Experience working with refugee, immigrant, multilingual, or multicultural communities.
• HS Diploma with some college credits

Knowledge, Skills, & Ability Requirements:

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to pass a standard background check
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor;
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced multi-priority environment;
• Responsiveness to evolving program needs;
• Ability to treat confidential information with sensitivity;
• Demonstrated cultural competency, empathy, and professionalism.

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ST LOUIS: OUR STORY

The International Institute of St. Louis, a nonprofit organization, is our community's immigrant service and information hub. Our programs and services for immigrants, their families, and the wider community are locally and nationally acclaimed. We connect new arrivals with services and resources, engage foreign-born and the wider community, and build a more inclusive community.

The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements. This is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

EEO/AA

Why you should work at the International Institute?

We believe the cornerstone of the International Institute, employees are our most valuable resource and investment. We plan to invest in our employees by developing and implementing an employee retention plan to better support them. (2022-2024 International Institute’s Strategic Plan)

Be a Part of Our Team

We aspire to make St. Louis an inclusive, diverse, welcoming, and prosperous regionfor all— a region that provides equitable opportunities for everyone to achieve their greatest potential and contribute to the development of this vibrant community.

At IISTL, we will serve to the best of our ability. We will advocate for a more welcoming region. We will connect this community to resources that inspire growth. We will diversify our income sources and invest in a sustainable financial model that ensures continued support for immigrants, their families, and the community at large. We will build the capacity to lead our community forward by leveraging the talent and experiences of the immigrant population for our common growth. As we adapt to our ever-changing world, we will uphold the values on which our organization was founded: diversity, democracy, prosperity, and inclusion. We will transform St. Louis into a more inclusive and prosperous community for all.

We are the International Institute of St. Louis.

Commitment to My Team

• I will treat each team member with dignity, respect and compassion.
• I will value and respect differences in background, experience, culture, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity.
• I will view all teammates as equally important members of the Institute team.
• I will be committed to finding solutions.
• I will practice the “3 C’s” (caring, committing and collaborating) with each other.
• I will promote interdepartmental cooperation.
• I will recognize and encourage positive behaviors
• I will provide constructive feedback.
• I will take ownership of the task that they are responsible for.
• I will remember to exercise a commitment to physical, mental, and social wellness.
• I will respect the boundaries each individual has set for their work/life balance.