Sub Site Guide

about search firm

this position is being facilitated by pathway talent solutions group
, a specialized recruitment and talent advisory firm. We partner with organizations to identify, engage, and place exceptional talent. Candidates will be supported throughout the process with clear communication, guidance, and advocacy to ensure the best fit for both client and candidate.

reports to:sr. Program manager
department:programs
position type: part-time/non-exempt
days: mon-fri
hours: 11am-6pm
supervision:no

big thought equips youth to imagine and create their best lives and world. The secret that makes our work uniquely effective is the powerful combination of our social and emotional focus, experiential learning, community-centered partnerships, with a future focus. Throughout our 30+ year history of innovation, big thought has become a national model in arts education, out of school time systems, summer learning and juvenile justice intervention.

Now, we’re one of six community partnerships in the u.s helping scale national best practices in social and emotional learning (sel). We take direct-to-youth programs and resources to communities with the greatest needs and share our evidence-based best practices with other nonprofits and organizations through a suite of consultation services including professional development, curriculum design and technical assistance.

#big thought way:

big thought brings relentless optimism, innovation, and imagination to everything we do. We emphasize the need to center youth and use a collaborative, all hands-on deck approach to ensure that they are served well.

the sub site guide plays a vital role in creating a safe, engaging, and enriching environment where youth can learn, grow, and thrive. Working under the direction of the site specialist, the sub site guide facilitates daily activities, builds positive relationships with students, and supports high-quality programming that promotes academic success, creativity, social-emotional learning, and positive youth development.

the sub site guide serves as a trusted mentor and role model, helping students develop confidence, responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning.

about the ideal candidate:

our ideal candidate is energetic, dependable, and passionate about working with children and youth. They enjoy building meaningful relationships, thrive in collaborative environments, and bring creativity, patience, and enthusiasm to every interaction.

successful candidates will demonstrate:

• a genuine passion for youth development.
• strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• positive classroom or group management skills.
• creativity and enthusiasm when leading activities.
• reliability, professionalism, and adaptability.
• a commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for every student.

what the role entails:

student engagement

• build positive, supportive relationships with students that foster trust, belonging, and engagement.
• supervise and actively engage youth during educational, recreational, and enrichment activities.
• create a safe, caring, and inclusive environment where all students feel respected and supported.
• encourage positive behavior and model appropriate social and emotional skills.
• use teachable moments to reinforce respect, responsibility, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• help students develop confidence, self-esteem, and a positive sense of self.

program delivery

• plan and facilitate age-appropriate lessons, activities, games, and enrichment experiences aligned with big thought's creator archetype and program model.
• support academic enrichment, creative learning, physical activity, and social-emotional development.
• assis…