Youth Development Professional (After School)

About the Role

The Youth Development Professional (YDP-E) creates a safe, fun, and inclusive after-school environment for elementary-aged youth. Through engaging activities and mentorship, this role supports academic success and social-emotional development, fostering positive youth development and a high-quality after-school experience. This is an entry-level, part-time, on-site position.

Key Responsibilities

• Engaging Supervision – Create a safe, structured, and welcoming environment where all youth feel supported.
• Facilitate Engaging Activities – Lead fun and meaningful after-school programs that promote learning, creativity, and social development.
• Adapt and Implement Lessons – Deliver curriculum-based activities while modifying approaches to meet the needs and interests of elementary-aged students.
• Create a Positive Learning Environment – Establish clear expectations, routines, and behavior management strategies to keep youth engaged.
• Build Positive Relationships – Foster trust and inclusion by mentoring youth, encouraging participation, and recognizing individual strengths.
• Manage Daily Operations – Oversee transitions, playtime, meals, and lessons to ensure a smooth and structured program flow.
• Collaborate with Your Team – Work closely with colleagues to improve activities, support program goals, and share best practices.
• Be Flexible and Support Where Needed – Step in to assist at different sites or take on additional responsibilities to meet program needs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• No prior experience working with youth required—this is an entry-level role.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High emotional intelligence and integrity.
• Ability to connect authentically with a diverse group of youth.
• Ability to independently supervise a group of youth.
• Patience and the ability to work under pressure in emotionally charged situations.
• Specialized equipment: Walkie Talkie radios for communication.

Educational Requirements (Must Have One Of The Following)

• High school diploma + 48 college semester units (˜ 2 years college), OR
• High school diploma + an Associate’s (or higher) degree, OR
• High school diploma + a passing score on the district’s Paraeducator/Paraprofessional Exam.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-conversational language skills (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog).
• Experience, education, or coursework in Childhood Development, Education, or related fields.
• Prior experience working in youth programs, education, or nonprofit settings.

Work Environment

• Primarily in a school-based site.
• May occasionally require flexibility for organizational events or deadlines.
• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
• Continually required to talk, hear, and see the youth.
• Rarely work in high, precarious places.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials (Negative TB screen required).
• Noise level is usually moderate to loud.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-70 pounds (with support).

Compensation & Schedule

• $20 - $25/hr
• Part-Time, On-Site
• Monday–Friday, 1:00–6:00 PM (PT)
• Follows the school-year calendar; no hours during academic breaks.
• Summer Camp work may be available.