Boy Mentor

Youth With A Purpose; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Youth With A Purpose (YWAP) is seeking a Boy Mentor for its after-school program in California. The role focuses on mentoring boys in performing arts including dance, music, acting, art, and theatre, with face-to-face sessions onsite.

You will develop engaging activities, model positive behavior, assess progress, and communicate with parents and teachers. This part-time, on-site position offers flexible evening/weekend hours and a chance to make a lasting impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing arts and youth mentoring.
• Experience working with children/adolescents in various settings.
• Conflict management skills to address disputes among youth.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging programs incorporating performing arts to boost creativity and personal growth among boys.
• Act as a role model, setting a positive example in ethics, punctuality, and respect for others.
• Identify individual needs of the boys and adapt mentoring approaches to support emotional, social, and educational development.
• Organize and facilitate group activities promoting teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Monitor mentees' progress through regular check-ins and assessments to tailor support.
• Foster a safe and inclusive environment that respects diversity and promotes cooperation.
• Communicate with parents, teachers, and other stakeholders about progress and challenges.
• Engage in professional development opportunities to improve mentoring and arts-related skills.

Skills

Dance

Acting

Music

Art

Theatre arts

Job description

Youth With A Purpose (YWAP), known for its dynamic approach to youth development through arts, is excited to announce an opening for a Boy Mentor in our after-school program. This position is integral to our commitment to nurturing young talents in performing arts while providing a supportive environment for personal and social development. Situated in the heart of our community activities, this role requires a dedicated individual who can inspire and guide young boys as they explore their potentials in dance, music, acting, art, and theatre arts.The role of the Boy Mentor is not just a job but a calling for those passionate about making a difference in young lives. Note that this position is onsite; it is not a remote job. Candidates will be expected to actively engage with participants in face-to-face sessions, ensuring a responsive and supportive environment tailored to the needs of each child and adolescent.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging programs that incorporate various aspects of performing arts to boost creativity and personal growth among boys.
• Act as a role model, setting a positive example in all areas including ethical behavior, punctuality, and respect for others.
• Identify individual needs of the boys and adapt mentoring approaches accordingly to support their emotional, social, and educational development.
• Organize and facilitate group activities that promote teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Monitor progress of mentees through regular check-ins and assessments to tailor support effectively.
• Foster a safe and inclusive environment that respects diversity and promotes mutual understanding and cooperation.
• Communicate consistently with parents, teachers, and other stakeholders about participant progress and challenges.
• Engage in professional development opportunities to improve skills and knowledge related to youth mentoring and performing arts.

Requirements

• Dance, acting, music, art, or theater arts experience required.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in various settings (e.g., childcare, mentoring programs).
• Familiarity with conflict management techniques to effectively address disputes among youth.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with young individuals.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while developing your own professional skills in mentoring and social service.

Expected hours: 5 – 15 per weekSchedule:4 hour shiftAfter schoolChoose your own hoursEvenings as neededEvening shiftWeekends as needed