After-School Youth Leadership Instructor

Overview

THEIR Youth Inc. is seeking a passionate, dependable, and purpose-driven After-School Youth Leadership Instructor (Co-Facilitator) to join our team. This role involves engaging middle and high school students in a dynamic, supportive after-school environment focused on leadership development, self-esteem building, and social-emotional growth.

This is a paid pilot program position, offering a unique opportunity to help build a growing youth organization from the ground up while making a meaningful impact through mentorship, education, and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging after-school sessions focused on youth leadership, teamwork, confidence-building, and personal development
• Implement age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans that promote leadership skills and social-emotional learning
• Create and lead enrichment activities (arts, games, group discussions, leadership exercises, and interactive activities)
• Manage group behavior and classroom dynamics to maintain a safe, inclusive, and structured environment
• Foster positive relationships with students while encouraging respect, participation, and accountability
• Support students with diverse needs, including those requiring additional behavioral or emotional support
• Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of daily program activities
• Collaborate with the Program Director and other staff to support student growth and overall program success
• Communicate appropriately with parents/guardians and staff regarding student progress or concerns
• Ensure all safety guidelines and program protocols are followed

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with adolescents (middle school and/or high school preferred) in settings such as schools, nonprofits, mentoring programs, camps, youth organizations, or community programs
• Strong classroom management and positive behavior management skills
• Ability to lead engaging group activities and maintain structure in a youth-centered environment
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Passion for mentoring youth and promoting leadership, confidence, and positive development
• Experience with social-emotional learning, youth development, or special populations is a plus
• Willingness to complete a background check
• First aid/CPR certification is a plus (or willingness to obtain if required)

Additional Details

• Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
• Program Duration: January 12 – April 29, week commitment required)
• Pay: $15–$18 per hour (based on experience)
• Location: Douglasville, GA (In-Person)

Why Join THEIR Youth Inc.?

This role is ideal for someone who is excited about:

• Being part of a pilot program
• Helping shape and grow future youth programs
• Making a lasting impact in the lives of young people
• Growing into expanded roles as the organization develops

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 – 6 per week

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your experience working with adolescents (middle school and/or high school). Include ages, setting (school, nonprofit, church, mentoring, coaching, etc.), and length of experience.
• This is a pilot program for a growing organization. What excites you about helping build something from the ground up?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18