Part Time Youth Program Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY

Tarrant County Kids is an esteemed childcare program that exists to support working families who need a safe and nurturing place after school. Part of The Youth Vantage Alliance family, and affiliated with Girls Inc. of Tarrant County and Vantage Point, Tarrant County Kids is made up of dedicated individuals passionate about working with children. We're on a mission to provide a nurturing after‑school environment where kids aged 4-12 can flourish.

The Youth Program Instructor assists in creating an enriching experience for the children in our care. This position works Monday thru Friday, 3:00‑6:15 or 6:30, depending on the site.

• Support the implementation of a high‑quality before and/or after‑school care program that incorporates academic enrichment, arts, physical activities, social‑emotional learning, and character development in alignment with The Youth Vantage Alliance curriculum framework and TCK program expectations.
• Facilitate engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that encourage creativity, curiosity, teamwork, problem‑solving, and personal growth.
• Follow daily lesson plans and activity guides while adapting activities to meet the interests, abilities, and needs of individual children.
• Provide meaningful learning experiences through hands‑on activities, group discussions, games, projects, and opportunities for children to explore their strengths and interests.
• Support curriculum reflection by communicating activity successes, challenges, and ideas for improvement with the Youth Program Supervisor.

• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where children feel safe, respected, valued, and ready to learn.
• Build positive relationships with children by demonstrating patience, encouragement, and genuine interest in their experiences and development.
• Encourage children to explore their potential, build confidence, develop independence, and strengthen skills that will support their future success.
• Promote positive behavior through relationship‑based guidance, consistent expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Maintain active supervision of children at all times and ensure a safe environment by following TCK safety procedures, classroom expectations, and licensing requirements.
• Support children’s social‑emotional development by encouraging communication, cooperation, empathy, and respectful interactions.

• Assist in maintaining an organized, engaging, and welcoming learning environment that supports children’s participation and success.
• Support daily routines, including arrival, dismissal, transitions, activity rotations, snack/mealtimes, homework time, and enrichment activities.
• Help maintain appropriate child‑to‑staff ratios and follow all supervision requirements outlined by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Minimum Standards.
• Assist with preparing materials, organizing supplies, and maintaining a clean and inviting program space.
• Follow established procedures for attendance, safety checks, emergency situations, and daily operations.

• Follow all TCK policies, procedures, and expectations, as well as DFPS Minimum Standards for School‑Age and Before or After‑School Programs.
• Maintain required training certifications and participate in ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Assist in maintaining Texas Rising Star (TRS) quality standards through intentional interactions, engaging activities, organized environments, and positive child experiences.
• Complete required documentation, including attendance records, incident reports,…