After-School Tutor & Youth Mentor (K-8)

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division in Detroit is seeking an after-school program assistant to support tutoring and mentoring for youth in grades K-8. The role involves facilitating activities, helping with meals, and creating a positive, learning-focused environment after school hours.

You will assist with planning and coordinating age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities, contribute to a safe program, and support youth development and teamwork among attendees.

Qualifications

• High School diploma / GED or equivalent.
• Some college in a related field preferred.
• 1 year experience working with youth in a tutoring capacity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tutoring youth in core academic subjects and completion of daily schoolwork.
• Leading and coordinating game time activities for youth.
• Assisting in other after-school activities.
• Creating a positive environment conducive to learning.
• Assist with meal preparation for after-school youth attendees.
• Leading in planning or coordinating age-appropriate recreational activities for indoors and outdoors.
• Run unpaid vendor list after last check run for each month.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Multi-tasking

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Education

High School diploma / GED

Some college in related field

1 year experience tutoring youth

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division in Detroit is seeking an after-school program assistant to support tutoring and mentoring for youth in grades K-8. The role involves facilitating activities, helping with meals, and creating a positive, learning-focused environment after school hours.

You will assist with planning and coordinating age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities, contribute to a safe program, and support youth development and teamwork among attendees.