Youth Development Worker​/co-facilitator

• Job Level
  :
  Entry Level (less than 2 years)
• Level of Education
  :
  High School/GED
• Job Type
  :
  Part-Time
• Date Updated
  : 05/26/2026
• Years of Experience
  :
  Less Than 1 Year
• Starting Date
  : ASAP

About The Village: The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission “to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children” by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.

Job Summary
:
To plan, develop, and implement academic enrichment, positive youth development and recreational activities for elementary school students in our after-school program. Similar positions offered at multiple sites.

$16.94 per hour

Hiring for multiple school locations in Hartford:
Milner Elementary, Martin Luther King Elementary, and Burr Elementary.

• Plan, develop and implement program model comprised of academic support and enrichment, positive youth development and recreational activities
• Work in partnership with school administration to identify needs of students and align programming with school curriculum
• Recruit parents and community volunteers to perform a variety of tasks for the after-school program
• Recruit and enroll students and ensure student retention and participation
• Establish and nurture positive relationships with students and serve as a role model
• Provide a structured academic environment, assist students with educational goal development and provide one‑on‑one tutoring as needed
• Supervise students during on and off‑site activities
• Ensure student safety during program hours by arriving prior to session start time and remaining on-site at all times until the last student is dismissed
• Maintain communication with school faculty/staff and parents/guardians
• Maintain program site, supplies and resources and distribute daily snacks
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, trainings and workshops, including being available for CPR/First Aid certification
• Track student grades and standardized test scores
• Collect and submit all necessary data for reporting
• Set program goals, objectives and outcomes

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred enrollment in college‑level, pursuing degree in Education or Human Services field, or equivalent professional experience

• Minimum of 1 year prior experience working with groups of children in an educational and/or recreational setting a must
• Knowledge of teaching skills, techniques, practices a plus
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with children, parents, and school personnel
• Organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Flexible and able to multi‑task
• Experience working with inner‑city children a must
• Knowledge of relevant Hartford neighborhood(s) a plus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet applications. Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows XP environment. Familiarity with specific applications used by the Village a plus.
• Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations, including ability to supervise groups of children and perform physical intervention if required

As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your health and well‑being is one of our highest priorities.

The Village offers a comprehensive flexible benefits package designed to aid in the health and well‑being of our employees and their dependents.