Youth Leader

Youth Leaders are responsible for working with an assigned group of students, adhering to a student-to-staff ratio that complies with CDE guidelines. They act as positive adult role models, coaches, and mentors. Youth Leaders must have a genuine interest in the growth, development, and provision of a safe and nurturing environment for the students they work with. Establishing authority and connections through leadership, communication, and patience is crucial in providing students with the stability and nurturing atmosphere they need to succeed.

Students reaching their potential requires hard work, flexibility, and commitment.

Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, club activities, and recreational activities, using curriculum and materials provided by the program.

Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging and is welcoming to all students.

Support students in making positive behavior choices.

Engage youth by following, implementing, and creating lesson and activity plans.

Prepare activity materials and lesson plans in a timely manner.

Ensure student safety through active supervision.

Maintain student safety by ensuring students sign in and reviewing sign-in/sign-out documents for accuracy.

Identify student needs and communicate to the Site Coordinator and Quality Assurance Coach (QAC).Participate in staff development activities.

Experience working with young children and the ability to inspire and motivate.

Must be 18 years of age or older and provide proof of a High School diploma or G.E.D. Required.

Additionally, 48 college semesters or 60 college quarter units are required and/or by passing an Instructional Aide Test (NCLB/ESSA).Ability to speak and write standard English appropriate in a public school setting.

Previous experience in a customer service, administrative, or child care role preferred.

Ability to stand for up to 3 hours at a time.

Physically able to interact with students.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.