OST Youth Programs Leader & Mentor

Xiente; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Xiente seeks a Youth Group Leader to work with elementary to middle school aged children, delivering activities in Creative/Performing Arts, Athletics/Health, or STEM. The role focuses on mentoring, inclusivity, and developmentally appropriate programming, with data tracking and ongoing professional development.

The position requires strong interpersonal skills, flexibility to work evenings/weekends, and readiness to support youth through engaging activities and structured literacy-inspired

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; Associate degree preferred in a related human services field.
• Minimum of three years of experience with children.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to connect with diverse youth.
• Ability to implement and adapt programming to youth development needs.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Create welcoming, inclusive environments for youth in the Teen Center.
• Assist with planning and implementing daily OST activities.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to youth and promote participation.
• Engage youth with literacy-inspired activities across Arts, Athletics/Health, and STEM.
• Plan group discussions and workshops aligned with assets framework.
• Use Ready Set Work to boost employability and career exploration.
• Apply Positive Action curriculum to foster SEL and resilience.
• Maintain attendance and progress records.
• Attend training to enhance mentoring skills.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Flexibility

Mentoring youth

Bilingual

Organization

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Xiente seeks a Youth Group Leader to work with elementary to middle school aged children, delivering activities in Creative/Performing Arts, Athletics/Health, or STEM. The role focuses on mentoring, inclusivity, and developmentally appropriate programming, with data tracking and ongoing professional development.

The position requires strong interpersonal skills, flexibility to work evenings/weekends, and readiness to support youth through engaging activities and structured literacy-inspired