Afterschool Youth Mentor & Leader

Think Together; Desert Hot Springs (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Think Together is seeking an Older Youth Leader to coach and mentor a class of about 25 students in a part-time role. You’ll enforce safety standards, provide homework help, and deliver engaging, hands-on activities using provided curricula.

Requirements include 48 college units or a bachelor’s degree, English proficiency, and a Live Scan background check. Spanish bilingual abilities are preferred to support English learners.

Qualifications

• 48 college semester or 60 college quarter units OR a bachelor’s degree are required
• Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate in a public-school setting
• Minimum age of 22
• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting)
• TB Test
• At least six months experience working with a group of 10 or more students in a classroom, afterschool, or recreation environment
• Advanced Math and English skills (6 – 12 grade)
• Excellent communication skills (Written and Verbal)
• Support our English-learner population by being bi-literate (Spanish preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of approximately 25 students in an instructional setting, maintaining high standards for behavior and safety by implementing the Think Together four core agreements.
• Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment and physical activity, using curriculum and materials provided by the program.
• Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging that older youth want to be in.
• Support older youth in making positive behavior choices and take disciplinary measures when appropriate.
• Engage older youth by following, implementing, and assisting in creating lesson plans.
• Provide general instruction that is “active” through different exposures – seeing, touching, and doing.
• Provide general instruction that is “collaborative” that will help older youth build team skills.
• Provide general instruction that is “meaningful” with ownership over learning topics and assessments.
• Provide general instruction that “expands horizons” beyond school walls to the wider community.
• Ensure older youth safety by assisting in set up, break down, and ongoing maintenance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to speak/write English

Bi-literate Spanish preferred

Six months experience leading groups

Reliability and punctuality

Education

48 college semester or 60 college quarter units OR a bachelor’s degree

Tools

Internet software

E-mail

Use office equipment

Job description

Think Together is seeking an Older Youth Leader to coach and mentor a class of about 25 students in a part-time role. You’ll enforce safety standards, provide homework help, and deliver engaging, hands-on activities using provided curricula.

Requirements include 48 college units or a bachelor’s degree, English proficiency, and a Live Scan background check. Spanish bilingual abilities are preferred to support English learners.