Description:
At AYS our mission is to create an accessible, reliable, enriching community where every child and family thrive beyond the school day.
Get paid to lead, grow your career, and make a real difference in your community.
What We Provide:
• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Education Connections
• Professional Development
• Free Childcare
Compensation:
Hourly Wage: $15–$16/hr
Hours Per Week: 20–30 hrs
Schedule: Mornings, Afternoons, & Breaks/Summers
You're A Great Fit If You Are…
• Fun
• Energetic
• Responsible
• A Natural Leader
• Love Working with Kids
• Team Player
• Mission-Driven
• Going Into Education or Social Work
• A Former Teacher
No prior experience required – we train you fully. A genuine passion for youth, community, and leading others is what matters most.
What You'll Do:
Be the energy in the room — lead with positivity and bring the AYS spirit to everything you do.
Lead your team — mentor and support fellow Youth Development Associates day-to-day.
Own the site — step into site-level decision-making and keep things running safely and smoothly.
Bring the curriculum to life — deliver hands-on, enriching program content kids actually look forward to.
Keep growing — attend all required trainings. We make them worth your time.
The Physical Side of the Job:
Active on your feet — comfortable standing, walking, and/or sitting for extended periods throughout the day.
Ready to lend a hand — able to move supplies or equipment up to 20 lbs.
Quick when it counts — able to move fast and intervene calmly to keep everyone safe.
Confident decision-maker — able to read situations and act independently without waiting for direction.
Reliable transportation — able to get yourself to your assigned site consistently.
Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. Reach out if you have any questions.
Requirements: