Cadet Mentor & Youth Education Assistant I

State Human Resources; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy program in North Carolina seeks a Youth Program/Education Assistant I (S) to mentor, advise, and teach cadets while upholding program standards. The role acts as front-line supervisor for academy life and documents incidents during shifts.

The position focuses on guiding 16–18 year olds, identifying behavior issues, and ensuring a safe, structured environment as part of a temporary assignment with responsibilities including documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Mentor, advisor, counselor, and teacher to cadets.
• Experience in youth mentoring and education preferred.
• Ability to maintain program standards and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, advisor, and teacher for the Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy program.
• Front-line supervisor for all aspects of academy life.
• Document occurrences and brief follow-on shifts on any issues.
• Identify factors leading to inappropriate behavior and take corrective action.
• Maintain a safe environment for 16–18 year olds attending the program.

Skills

Mentoring

Teaching

Counseling

Supervision

Education

Associate's degree in human services or related degree

High school diploma or GED with 2 years related experience

Equivalency through education/experience

Job description

Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy program in North Carolina seeks a Youth Program/Education Assistant I (S) to mentor, advise, and teach cadets while upholding program standards. The role acts as front-line supervisor for academy life and documents incidents during shifts.

The position focuses on guiding 16–18 year olds, identifying behavior issues, and ensuring a safe, structured environment as part of a temporary assignment with responsibilities including documentation and reporting.