Youth Development Afterschool Apprentice

Position Description

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Aspire After school Learning is seeking year‑round Youth Apprentices for our Learning ROCKS after school and summer camp program to provide daily holistic and academic support to historically underserved upper elementary and middle school students in South Arlington, VA.

Our after school program bolsters students’ reading by providing targeted daily support to develop both reading skills and a love of reading. Program activities strengthen their STEM/STEAM and Social‑Emotional learning skills and reinforce general academic content through regular project‑based learning activities, including our annual science fair. Our summer camp is a fun and interactive experience that prevents summer learning loss, which year‑over‑year can make it more difficult for students experiencing poverty to catch up with their peers.

This position is great for someone ages 18 – 24, interested in working with 3 rd through 8 th grade students, considering a career in education, giving back to their community, or gaining professional experience, and is representative of the South Arlington community.

• Co‑lead and support lessons and activities while providing direct support to approximately 20‑25 students each day alongside a teacher, including appropriate student supervision and assistance during classroom and recreational activities.
• Plan and implement lessons, activities, guest speakers, and field trips in collaboration with teacher and program staff.
• Assist in organizing the day‑to‑day operations of the classroom, including daily schedule, activity supplies and daily learning objective is met; and modeling effective instructional techniques and appropriate behavior modification to fellow team members and volunteers.
• Collaborate with and provide consistent feedback to parents, teachers, school staff, and other team members regarding students’ success and program results.
• Achieve and track program goals in close collaboration with Program Staff by collecting and maintaining student files and program data.
• Participate in relevant topic‑ and skill‑based trainings and provide input into trainings and professional development sessions that would benefit the larger team.
• Plan for and provide meaningful guidance and support for volunteers.
• Provide programming and support to our Parent Connection events one evening per month.
• Interact and communicate with parents, volunteers, visitors, and community organizations in accordance with Aspire’s values.
• Comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and agreements of the organization.

• Interest in gaining professional development, skill development, coaching, and certifications to support a career in youth development
• Passion for youth development, out of school time programming, childcare, or education, or tutoring/mentoring children in grades 3 – 8 th
• Passionate about investing in the growth and potential of historically underserved students and closing the educational opportunity gap
• Lived experience with the educational opportunity gap and cultures represented within Aspire and the South Arlington community
• Excited and open to learning and gaining marketable, hands‑on experience in the nonprofit, education, youth development, community and/or childcare fields, as well as workforce ready skills, including proficiency with technology, time management, and proactive and professional communication
• Self‑motivated, independent, flexible, and resourceful
• Able to communicate and interact with children, parents, teachers, volunteers, and program staff in a way that is consistent with Aspire’s values
• Able to supervise students in outdoor spaces including getting to and from those spaces
• Between the ages of 18 – 24 years old

• School Year Program hours:
  Monday – Friday, 10:30am – 6:30pm;
  Summer Program
  
  Hours:
  
  8:30am – 5:00pm; occasional…