Program Assistant

US-Dream-Academy-Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

U.S. Dream Academy is seeking a Program Assistant to support elementary and middle school students during after-school programming in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on academic support, enrichment activities, and creating a structured, welcoming environment for youth.

This part-time, onsite position runs 3:30 PM–6:30 PM, with paid time off, sick leave, and holidays for eligible staff. Ideal for those with youth development or educational experience and a passion for helping students thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or youth in after-school, school, mentoring, or similar settings.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students during after-school programming.
• Provide homework and academic support and assist with enrichment activities.
• Facilitate activities and keep students engaged and participating.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, structured environment.
• Support daily program routines and student transitions.
• Build positive relationships with students and families.
• Collaborate with program staff to create a positive learning atmosphere.

Skills

Youth development

Education experience

Engaging with youth

Job description

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Program Assistant

Salary Range: $17.00 To $19.00 Hourly

For more than 25 years, U.S. Dream Academy has worked to empower children and young people through academic support, character development, and mentoring, with a special focus on children impacted by incarceration. We partner with schools and communities to provide young people with the support, relationships, and opportunities they need to reach their potential.

TheProgram Assistantis an essential part of our Learning Center team and works directly with elementary and middle school students during after-school programming. This role is ideal for someone with experience inyouth development and/or educationwho enjoys engaging with young people, supporting their academic and personal growth, and helping create a positive and structured environment where students can thrive.

We’re looking for someone who can:

• Work directly with students during daily after-school programming


• Provide homework and academic support and assist with enrichment activities


• Facilitate activities and keep students engaged and actively participating


• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, structured, and youth-centered environment


• Support smooth student transitions and daily program routines


• Build positive and appropriate relationships with students and families


• Work collaboratively with the Program Associate, Program Coordinator, Center Director, and other program staff


• Bring patience, consistency, dependability, and positive energy to the Learning Center


• Understand and respond appropriately to the needs of elementary and middle school students

Experience working with children or youth in aschool, after-school program, summer program, mentoring program, recreation program, or similar settingis strongly preferred.Retired educators are encouraged to apply.

Part-Time | Onsite in Baltimore, MD | 3:30 PM–6:30 PM

Although this is a part-time position, eligible employees receivepaid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.

This is a great opportunity for an educator, youth development professional, or someone with strong experience working with young people who wants meaningful, hands-on work without a full-time schedule.

If you believe every young person deserves caring adults who will encourage them, challenge them, and help them recognize their potential, we’d love to hear from you.