Youth Mentor & Engagement Specialist

Default Brand; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Youth Mentor & Engagement Specialist at Default Brand provides targeted small-group tutoring in reading, math, and STEM two days per week for groups of 2-5 students. One weekly hands-on STEM activity is conducted for all students.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (two years of college in education/math/science preferred) and has a 3:30 PM–5:30 PM schedule with relief status and local transportation requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred; two years of college coursework in education, math, science, or related field preferred, but not required.
• Experience tutoring or working with youth preferred.
• Licenses: Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Other: Must be at least 16 years old and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted small-group tutoring aligned with academic standards and identified student needs.
• Break down complex skills into sequential steps using evidence-based strategies.
• Lead weekly STEM experiments/activities.
• Collaborate with the Connections Coordinator to identify priorities and student groupings.
• Monitor and document student progress.
• Ensure a supportive, encouraging learning environment.

Skills

Tutoring

Youth engagement

Small-group instruction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years college coursework in education/math/science

Job description

**This position's starting wage is $18/hour**

Department: Out of School Time

Job Status: Relief

Reports to: Site Coordinator

Schedule: Monday-Friday, approximately 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

POSITION SUMMARY

The Youth Mentor & Engagement Specialist provides small-group academic instruction in reading, math, and STEM two days per week. This position delivers targeted lessons for groups of 2-5 students, aligned with state standards and student needs. The Youth Mentor & Engagement Specialist also conducts one weekly hands‑on STEM activity for all students.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT(S)

• Provide targeted small-group tutoring aligned with academic standards and identified student needs.
• Break down complex skills into sequential steps using evidence-based strategies.
• Lead weekly STEM experiments/activities.
• Collaborate with the Connections Coordinator to identify priorities and student groupings.
• Monitor and document student progress.
• Ensure a supportive, encouraging learning environment.

Responsible for other duties as assigned.

POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred; two years of college coursework in education, math, science, or related field preferred, but not required

Experience: Experience tutoring or working with youth preferred

Licenses: Valid driver's license and possess reliable transportation

Other Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age; must pass background checks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

A. Ability to Stand, Walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak and bend on a daily basis

B. Capability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 30 lbs on a daily basis

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