Youth Development Leader

Youth Development Leader – $125 Signing Bonus Offered

Role:
Side by Side Kids – Youth Development Leader (Part Time)

Purpose of the Position: Lead and facilitate a safe, caring environment where students can grow academically, build positive relationships, and develop an understanding of God’s love.

Job Summary: Lead a classroom of 10–15 students in the Side by Side Kids after school program, manage classroom dynamics, deliver faith‑based lessons, maintain safety, and collaborate with program staff.

• Lead and manage an after school classroom of 10 to 15 students
• Use classroom management skills to create a fun and productive environment for learning
• Provide supervision for students in the Side by Side Kids program to ensure safety and program effectiveness
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures due to COVID-19 that have been put in place to minimize risk
• Thoroughly read the provided curriculum and faith‑based lessons and prepare for each week’s lesson
• Account for all program supplies and ensure that all classrooms are left the same condition as found
• Serve as a role model for students by upholding the highest standards in speech, professional appearance, and interactions with the Youth Development Leader as well as with AISD staff
• Follow and support the discipline system utilized by the SBSK After school Program
• Follow and support SBSK Emergency Procedures established by the SBSK After school Program
• Report any suspected abuse or neglect of SBSK program students to a supervisor and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
• Complete daily reports and communicate daily operations with Program Coordinator
• Secure substitute teachers in the event of an absence
• Attend required staff meetings, training, and professional development
• All other duties assigned

This part‑time position requires up to 10 to 25 hours of work a week depending on availability and assigned campus. SBSK offers schedules Monday–Friday, 2:30 pm–6:00 pm and other staff may work MWF and/or Tuesday/Thursday schedules. Length of employment is at minimum 1 school semester.

Assigned elementary school within the Austin Independent School District or off‑site after school campus.

• Experience working with children and/or youth in a school setting, after school program or mentoring program
• Ability to move around a classroom with ease and be accessible to students
• Ability to bend, reach, or stretch for supplies and other various objects, as well as lift or carry at least 40 pounds
• Love for working with children and leading them in Christ‑like behavior
• Exceptional communication and people skills
• Execute sound judgement when problem solving or making decisions
• High level of professionalism
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to give constructive feedback as well as receive
• Teachable and willingness to adapt and learn
• Bilingual (English‑Spanish) speaking candidates highly encouraged to apply (with added compensation)

• Personal relationship with Jesus and communing member of the body of Christ
• Understand and be able to support a Christ‑centered curriculum that communicates the Gospel
• Training and equipping available on how to share the Gospel, once employed at SBSK understand, agree, and promote SBSK values
• Reliable transportation to program site

Program Coordinator and Program Manager

$16.00 (Starting pay)