Metanoia Youth Leadership Club Instructor

Metanoia; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Metanoia Youth Leadership Academy Club Instructor is a temporary, seasonal role responsible for designing and facilitating weekly enrichment experiences for scholars participating in MYLA. The position emphasizes creative, hands-on activities and a safe, inclusive learning environment.

You will collaborate with site staff to engage youth in arts, STEM, gardening, culinary arts, fitness, and life skills, helping scholars grow confidence, curiosity, and leadership throughout the program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college enrollment preferred.
• Experience with youth is preferred.
• Ability to lead an enrichment activity.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Creativity, adaptability, and community-centered mindset.
• Dependability to attend all six sessions.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate an enriching club curriculum aligned with identified area of expertise.
• Create and maintain a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for all scholars.
• Lead interactive, hands-on activities that promote learning, creativity, and exploration.
• Collaborate with MYLA site staff to support scholar engagement and behavior.
• Communicate material needs, support requests, and any program adjustments in advance.
• Maintain consistent attendance and arrive prepared for each scheduled session.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Creativity

Community engagement

Dependability

Education

High school diploma

College courses enrollment or degree preferred

Job description

Future Opening: Metanoia Youth Leadership Club Instructor

Company Description

Metanoia is an established leader in asset-based community development in the Charleston region. We seek to support the development of a community that enjoys a sense of belonging, where we uphold each other, and where we find comfort in shared life experiences. We do this by seeking out and honing the unique assets that exist within the community. We listen to each other’s needs, helping to shape next-generation leaders, building affordable housing, and facilitating greater job opportunities.

Why work for Metanoia?

We believe everyone has the inherent right to live well, in the places they love and call home. But like too many other historically marginalized communities, the assets within it — including its people, places, and partnerships — are often undervalued or even unrecognized. Over time, this can create a sense of diminished possibilities. Metanoia is here to help reverse this trend by seeking out the unique assets that exist within the community and building on those strengths. When we invest in each other in this way, we can open hearts and minds to all that’s possible, inspiring a belief that we can all live in this place, and live well.

Job Summary

Metanoia Youth Leadership Academy Club Instructor is a temporary, seasonal employee responsible for designing and facilitating weekly enrichment experiences for scholars participating in Metanoia Youth Leadership Academy (MYLA). MYLA is an afterschool enrichment program focused on building leaders of character, excellence and presence throughout the school year. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate, creative, and community-focused, with a strong interest in engaging youth through interactive and meaningful learning experiences. The Metanoia Youth Leadership Academy (MYLA) Club Instructor will report directly to the Director of Programs.

Metanoia Youth Leadership Academy Club Instructors plan and lead hands‑on sessions that expose scholars to new skills, ideas, and opportunities beyond the traditional classroom setting. Topics may include, but are not limited to, arts, STEM, gardening, media, culinary arts, fitness, life skills, and cultural enrichment. Working collaboratively with site staff, Metanoia Youth Leadership (MYLA) Club Instructors help create a dynamic, inclusive, and engaging environment that supports scholars’ development, curiosity, and confidence throughout the program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, Enrollment in college courses or College Degree highly preferred.
• Experience working with youth is preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated skill, talent, or subject matter expertise to lead an enrichment activity.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse groups of scholars.
• Creativity, adaptability, and a community-centered mindset.
• Dependability and the ability to commit to and consistently attend all six program sessions.

Job Duties

• Design and facilitate an enriching club curriculum aligned with identified area of expertise.
• Create and maintain a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for all scholars.
• Lead interactive, hands‑on activities that promote learning, creativity, and exploration.
• Collaborate with Metanoia Youth Leadership Academy (MYLA) site staff to support scholar engagement and encourage positive behavior.
• Communicate material needs, support requests, and any program adjustments in advance.
• Maintain consistent attendance and arrive prepared for each scheduled session.

Requirements

• Must pass a background check.
• Must attend onboarding and training prior to program start.
• Must be available for all six (6) program dates.

Work Schedule

Up to 5 hours per week

• N/A

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law.

Metanoia is an established leader in asset-based community development in the Charleston region. We pursue an innovative model that supports communities in discovering and growing the assets of distressed neighborhoods, so that community health is restored from the inside out. We support a movement that champions thriving schools and businesses, enhancing core economic and social sustainability.

Why work for Metanoia? Metanoia arrives at strong community participation by obeying the ‘Iron Rule’ of community organizing – to never do for people what they can do for themselves. And by always requiring an exchange for any opportunities we present to the community. For example, our after‑school programs are not free to parents but charge four hours-worth of community participation a month. By creating systems of exchange, we create a sense of pride and ownership that local residents feel toward Metanoia. The highest compliment that is paid to us is when residents refer to Metanoia as “us” or “we” rather than “them.” To learn more about our organization please visit our website at metanoiasc.org.