Youth Instructor Afterschool & Summer Programs 2026

Agape Youth & Family Center - Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

Agape Youth & Family Center in Atlanta is seeking an energetic Youth Instructor to support our afterschool and summer programs. You will help create a safe, engaging, and enriching environment where youth grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Responsibilities include homework help, leading enrichment activities, building positive relationships with students and families, and supporting daily program operations. This part-time role requires flexibility and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in afterschool, summer camp, or related settings.
• Strong communication, leadership, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide homework help and academic support for students.
• Lead enrichment and youth development activities.
• Foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Maintain attendance, documentation, and reports.
• Support transportation and bus monitoring as needed.

Skills

Youth development

Communication

Leadership

Classroom management

Teamwork

Job description

Youth Instructor - Afterschool & Summer Programs (25-35 hours weekly)
Agape Youth & Family Center | $16-17/hour | Atlanta, GA

Agape Youth & Family Center is seeking energetic, caring, and dependable Youth Instructors to support our afterschool and summer programs. In this role, you will help create a safe, engaging, and enriching environment where youth can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Youth Instructors provide homework assistance, lead enrichment activities, build positive relationships with students, and support daily program operations. This position may be assigned to a specific classroom or grade level, or serve as a FLOAT Instructor, providing support across multiple classrooms, age groups, or program sites as needed. Successful candidates are flexible, team-oriented, and passionate about youth development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide homework help and academic support for students.
• Lead engaging enrichment and youth development activities.
• Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Build supportive relationships with youth and families.
• Support classroom management and daily program operations.
• Maintain attendance, program documentation, and required reports.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Assist with student supervision during program activities and transitions.
• Support transportation and bus monitoring duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in an afterschool, summer camp, educational, youth ministry, or youth development setting.
• Strong communication, leadership, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with children from diverse backgrounds.
• Dependable, professional, and committed to positive youth development.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to remain active throughout the program day and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification.
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record for positions requiring transportation responsibilities.

Why Join Agape?

At Agape Youth & Family Center, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families while working alongside a dedicated team committed to community transformation. This position offers the chance to build valuable youth development and education experience in a supportive, mission-driven environment.