Youth Leader

Strategic Kids LLC; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Strategic Kids LLC is seeking a Youth Leader to support student learning and growth in after-school programs. You’ll help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The role involves supporting lesson plans, activities, and homework, fostering positive behavior, and collaborating with staff to ensure student success. Travel between multiple school sites is required, with a focus on accessibility and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months of experience working with children in a professional or educational setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication, classroom management, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, dependable, and committed to supporting student growth.
• Passion for education and child development.

Responsibilities

• Support lesson plans, educational activities, and homework assistance.
• Foster positive behavior, inclusion, and engagement in the classroom.
• Lead and participate in recreational or enrichment activities.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure student success and well-being.
• Provide support to students with special education needs.
• Be flexible in traveling between multiple school sites as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Make a difference in the lives of students!

As a Youth Leader member, you'll support student learning and growth in after-school programs. You'll help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

What You'll Do

Support lesson plans, educational activities, and homework assistance.

Foster positive behavior, inclusion, and engagement in the classroom.

Lead and participate in recreational or enrichment activities.

Collaborate with staff to ensure student success and well-being.

Provide support to students with special education needs.

Be flexible in traveling between multiple school sites as needed.

What We're Looking For

Minimum 3 months of experience working with children in a professional or educational setting (students pursuing education or child development degrees encouraged to apply).

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Strong communication, classroom management, and interpersonal skills.

Flexible, dependable, and committed to supporting student growth.

Demonstrated passion for education and child development.

Schedule

2-5 days per week (Monday-Friday), 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

Job Type

Part-time

Pay

$19.00 - $21.50 per hour

Application Question(s)

Are you available to work 3-5 days a week (Monday-Friday) between 1PM-6PM?

Do you have any additional experience with children outside of what's listed on your resume (e.g., babysitting, summer camps, church, etc.)?

Are you within a 30-minute commute/drive of San Marcos?