Youth Leader

Overview

Older Youth Leader role at Think Together. Partners with an assigned class of approximately 20-25 students, acting as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor. Requires leadership, communication, and patience to provide a safe and nurturing environment and help students reach their potential. This is a part-time position with pay rate $21/hour.

• Serve as a positive adult role model for older youth in the program through appropriate dress, speech, and attitude.
• Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity using curriculum and materials provided by the program.
• Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging for older youth.
• Support older youth in making positive behavior choices and take disciplinary measures when appropriate.
• Engage older youth by following, implementing, and assisting in creating lesson plans.

• 48 college semester credits or 60 college quarter credits OR a Bachelor’s Degree are required
• Ability to speak and write Standard English appropriate for a public school setting
• Minimum age of 22
• At least six months experience working with a group of 10 or more students in a classroom, after school, or recreation environment
• Advanced Math and English skills (grades 6-12)
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Support our English-learner population by being bi-literate (Spanish preferred)

• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting)
• Provide a clear TB test
• Pass Advanced Math and English skills (K-8) testing

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical or mental disability, age (40 and over), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Education Administration Programs

Location notes:
La Puente, CA area and related postings for Youth Lead roles in the region. Notifications about new Youth Lead jobs can be sent to you if you apply.