Youth Learning & Enrichment Lead

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains; Arlington Township (SD); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Learning Lead at Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains provides individualized and small-group academic support to help youth strengthen their skills, complete assignments, and achieve academic goals. This role plans engaging lessons, enrichment activities, and supplemental programming while maintaining a welcoming learning environment.

You will supervise program areas, ensure safety, support positive behavior, and collaborate with staff, families, and classroom teachers to support member

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or working toward an Education Degree.
• Two years of current or previous work with elementary-aged children.
• To adhere to the Club's training and values, comprehend, apply, and demonstrate behavior management principles and other youth treatment methods.
• Provide direct report guidance, feedback, and supervision to ensure staff understand behavior management principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the academic growth, development, and overall progress of youth.
• Demonstrate proficiency in assigned academic subject areas and assist in curriculum development.
• Maintain a growth mindset toward youth learning, professional development, and teaching practices.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all members.
• Encourage problem-solving, curiosity, critical thinking, and independent learning.
• Provide academic support to youth through homework help, projects, enrichment activities, and other educational opportunities.
• Support youth experiencing behavioral challenges using positive behavioral strategies and ensure Success Plans are followed.
• Uphold the 5 Key Elements for Positive Youth Development.
• Model and uphold the Club Values: Excellence, Impact Driven, Teamwork, Good Character.
• Plan and implement high-quality academic enrichment programming throughout the year.
• Maintain safety, supervision, and security of youth within the facility and during program activities.
• Ensure the established program schedule is implemented consistently at the assigned site.
• Maintain attendance tracking and required program documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for the assigned site.
• Communicate updates to Education Coordinator.
• Report concerns involving youth, families, classroom teachers, or program operations to the Education Coordinator.
• Provide guidance to assistant staff to ensure high-quality programming.
• Attend required monthly meetings and bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with the Education Coordinator.
• Maintain communication with parents/guardians regarding member progress and incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student engagement

Relationship building

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Working toward Education Degree

Job description

The Learning Lead at Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains provides individualized and small-group academic support to help youth strengthen their skills, complete assignments, and achieve academic goals. This role plans engaging lessons, enrichment activities, and supplemental programming while maintaining a welcoming learning environment.

You will supervise program areas, ensure safety, support positive behavior, and collaborate with staff, families, and classroom teachers to support member