Language Arts Tutor & Youth Mentor — Free Membership

YMCA of Honolulu; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership with employment

Referral bonuses for referring a new h

Up to 60% discounts on Y programs

Job summary

YMCA of Honolulu seeks a Language Arts Tutor to support students’ reading and writing growth and to act as a positive mentor. The role involves creating engaging activities, building confidence, and fostering a welcoming, inclusive learning space for teens and youth.

You will collaborate with staff, align lessons to HIDOE standards, and may lead junior staff while exploring new enrichment ideas to boost student engagement and success.

Qualifications

• 6 months or more experience facilitating instruction with an emphasis on youth requiring academic intervention.
• Skilled in general youth programs group or classroom management.
• Ability to take initiative in implementing engaging academic activities and promote healthy studying habits.
• Must be able to acquire the knowledge necessary for the age-appropriate curriculum specific to assigned subject in accordance to HIDOE standards.
• Customer service oriented with strong interpersonal skills, well organized and multi-tasked oriented.
• Understanding of working with teens, group management, and group work
• Experience engaging middle and high school youth in recreation, leadership development, service learning, civic engagement, college and career pathways, and other personal development areas
• Exercise mature judgment and sound decision-making
• Possess a collaborative and flexible mindset that elevates youth voice and provide opportunities in areas where the candidate may not have expertise
• Lead by example, serve as a model of professionalism and competency for peers and employees
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Windows 10 and above, Canva, preferred
• Ability to operate other software applications as required

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans and educational activities that promote academic success and align with the program model and goals.
• Create and implement innovative methods to engage students in academic enrichment to promote positive learning habits and target academic learning loss.
• Create a positive work/learning environment for staff and program participants that encourages hard work, effective communication and a sense of comradery.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives to ensure the highest standards of academic quality and student success.
• Communicate effectively, consistently, and professionally with participants, parents (if applicable), co-workers, and others associated with the program such as HIDOE and DHS contacts.
• Assist in the supervision and guidance of junior staff members, providing mentorship and support as needed.
• Research and develop new creative programs, workshops, activities, and engagement methods to enhance the overall program that focuses on Teen/Youth Development.
• Contribute to the development of our program by suggesting new ideas, participating in staff meetings, and providing feedback on program improvements.
• Assist with the coordination of events and activities that promote student engagement and motivation.
• Facilitates programming that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes teens/youth in an all-inclusive environment.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of YMCA mission, core values, purpose and goals, policies, and YMCA standards; ensures the program meets the highest standards of excellence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth instruction

Group management

Engaging activities

HIDOE standards

Interpersonal skills

Google Suite

Canva

Education

Bachelor's in Education

CPR/AED/First Aid

Language arts/math certification

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Canva

Windows 10+

Job description

YMCA of Honolulu seeks a Language Arts Tutor to support students’ reading and writing growth and to act as a positive mentor. The role involves creating engaging activities, building confidence, and fostering a welcoming, inclusive learning space for teens and youth.

You will collaborate with staff, align lessons to HIDOE standards, and may lead junior staff while exploring new enrichment ideas to boost student engagement and success.