After-School STEM & Reading Mentor

Default Brand; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Youth Mentor & Engagement Specialist at Default Brand provides targeted small-group tutoring in reading, math, and STEM two days per week for groups of 2-5 students. One weekly hands-on STEM activity is conducted for all students.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (two years of college in education/math/science preferred) and has a 3:30 PM–5:30 PM schedule with relief status and local transportation requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred; two years of college coursework in education, math, science, or related field preferred, but not required.
• Experience tutoring or working with youth preferred.
• Licenses: Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Other: Must be at least 16 years old and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted small-group tutoring aligned with academic standards and identified student needs.
• Break down complex skills into sequential steps using evidence-based strategies.
• Lead weekly STEM experiments/activities.
• Collaborate with the Connections Coordinator to identify priorities and student groupings.
• Monitor and document student progress.
• Ensure a supportive, encouraging learning environment.

Skills

Tutoring

Youth engagement

Small-group instruction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years college coursework in education/math/science

Job description

The Youth Mentor & Engagement Specialist at Default Brand provides targeted small-group tutoring in reading, math, and STEM two days per week for groups of 2-5 students. One weekly hands-on STEM activity is conducted for all students.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (two years of college in education/math/science preferred) and has a 3:30 PM–5:30 PM schedule with relief status and local transportation requirements.