Youth Development Associate

At Your School Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Education Connections

Professional Development

Free Childcare

Job summary

At AYS is hiring for after-school staff in Indianapolis. You will engage with kids, bring energy, and help run safe, fun activities after school, evenings, and summers.

No prior experience is required—we train you fully. A genuine passion for youth and community matters most as you begin in this role with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required – we train you fully.
• Passion for youth and community matters most.

Responsibilities

• Be the energy in the room — lead with positivity and bring the AYS spirit to everything you do.
• Own your group — independently lead and engage a group of kids, keeping things fun, safe, and on track.
• Show up for your crew — collaborate with fellow staff to make sure every kid has a great experience every day.
• Bring the curriculum to life — deliver hands‑on, enriching program content kids actually look forward to.
• Keep growing — attend all required training. We make them worth your time.

Skills

Energetic

Fun

Team player

Love working with kids

Eager to learn

Responsible

Mission-driven

Education interest

Former teacher

Education

None specified

Job description

At AYS our mission is to create an accessible, reliable, enriching community where every child and family thrive beyond the school day.

Get paid to play, grow your career, and make a real difference in your community.

What We Provide:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Education Connections
• Professional Development
• Free Childcare

Compensation: Hourly Wage: $12-$16/hr

Schedule: Afternoons, Evenings, & Summers

• Fun
• Energetic
• Responsible
• Love Working with Kids
• Eager to Learn
• Team Player
• Mission-driven
• Going Into Education or Social Work
• A former teacher

No prior experience required – we train you fully. A Genuine passion for youth and community is what matters most.

What You'll Do:

Be the energy in the room — lead with positivity and bring the AYS spirit to everything you do.

Own your group — independently lead and engage a group of kids, keeping things fun, safe, and on track.

Show up for your crew — collaborate with fellow staff to make sure every kid has a great experience every day.

Bring the curriculum to life — deliver hands‑on, enriching program content kids actually look forward to.

Keep growing — attend all required training. We make them worth your time.

The Physical Side of the Job:

Active on your feet — comfortable sitting and standing for extended periods throughout the day.

Ready to lend a hand — able to lift up to 20 lbs when setting up materials or supplies.

Quick when it counts — able to move fast and intervene calmly to keep everyone safe.

Confident decision-maker — able to read situations and act independently without waiting for direction.

Reliable transportation — able to get yourself to your assigned site consistently.

Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.