Federal Study; Off-Campus​/Community Service - Student Positions - Versademics Learning Centers - Afterschool

Federal Work Study (Off-Campus/Community Service
- Student Positions) - Versademics Learning Centers
- After school Group Leader

Versademics Learning Centers is seeking two Federal Work Study Students to serve as After school Group Leaders during the Fall 2026 semester. Versademics is a nonprofit after school and summer program serving K–12 youth in Pitt County. Our name blends "versatile" and "academics," reflecting our mission to develop scholars who excel academically, socially, and in extracurriculars. Since 2020, we have served hundreds of families across Winterville, Greenville, Belvoir, and North Greenville through a whole-child programming model.

This is a hands-on role with youth. A typical afternoon includes greeting scholars at dismissal, supporting homework and academic practice, leading small-group enrichment activities, supervising snack and recreation, and building consistent relationships with the scholars in your group.

• Lead and supervise an assigned small group of K–8 scholars throughout the after school schedule
• Execute prepared activity plans and social-emotional learning (SEL) curricula
• Provide homework help and academic support during designated academic blocks
• Facilitate enrichment activities including arts, STEM projects, physical activity, and team-building games
• Supervise scholars during snack, transitions, recreation, and dismissal
• Use positive, consistent classroom management strategies grounded in patience and respect
• Build genuine relationships with scholars and serve as a positive role model
• Communicate professionally with parents, guardians, fellow staff, and program leadership
• Participate in staff orientation and weekly staff meetings
• Maintain accurate attendance records and incident documentation as needed
• Help with daily setup, cleanup, and care of program spaces

GPA Requirement
- Minimum of 2.0

Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.) - Majors in Education, Child Development, Social Work, Psychology, Recreation, Public Health, or related fields are a strong fit, but all majors are welcome. Prior experience working with children or youth in any capacity (after school, tutoring, coaching, babysitting, camp, etc.) Reliable transportation to Winterville, NC. Availability Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Patience, energy, and a genuine interest in the lives of young people.

CPR/First Aid certification is a plus but not required (training available).

License/certification required

Special Instructions to Applicant
- Interested students should apply in Peopleadmin and email a resume to Brandon Lam, Faith Lam, and info. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required before the start of the position. Please upload your Resume and Federal Work Study Authorization Form online.

To be eligible for Federal Work Study Positions, students MUST qualify and receive an award from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, ).

Additional Instructions to Applicants
- Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire.

Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

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