Youth Instructor

Youth Ambassadors, Inc. (YA) is seeking part-time Youth Instructors to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate social-emotional learning curriculum that empowers teens (ages 14-18) to unlock their potential as impactful citizens and future leaders of Greater Kansas City. Our youth receive specialized training in Health & Wellness, Youth Entrepreneurship, Community Development, Life & Job Skills, and Creative Expression.

Responsibilities

• Planning, preparing, and delivering lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
• Developing schemes of work, lesson plans, learning materials, and resources for use in educational & developmental activities, utilizing relevant technology to support instruction.
• Establishing and communicating clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Administering surveys in accordance with established procedures.
• Instructing and monitoring Ambassadors in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Working to develop healthy relationships and a positive rapport with Ambassadors through effective communication.
• Assisting Ambassadors with maintaining positive behavior in the work setting by establishing and holding youth accountable to rules and procedures.
• Maintaining authority in accordance with the guidelines of Youth Ambassadors.
• Monitoring and evaluating the teen work groups and individual youth as they progress and develop, adjusting engagement strategies as needed.
• Communicating necessary information regularly to Ambassadors, colleagues, and supervisors regarding youth progress, development, and needs.
• Communicating necessary information regularly to colleagues and supervisors regarding materials, supplies, and/or other needs.
• Performance of all other related work delegated or required to accomplish program objectives.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred; Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus.
• Knowledge of the needs and strengths of youth ages 14-18 and families living in under-resourced and under-invested communities.
• A minimum of one year of experience working with youth in the nonprofit sector and/or an educational setting.
• Commitment to social-emotional learning and education.
• Integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed leadership style.
• Ability to report to work on a punctual and regular basis.
• Ability to use relevant technology.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and communicate diplomatically/effectively with youth, staff, and volunteers.
• Occasional physical labor is required to set up and carry out programming activities.

Skills

• Strong interest in and passion for empowering urban teenage youth.
• Prioritizes working in an equitable and inclusive organizational culture.
• Ability to bring teams together, foster a healthy work environment, and motivate colleagues.
• Thrives in an environment where thinking outside the box is expected.
• Self-motivated and can work well both independently and in a small team environment.

Pay

$25/hour

Schedule

Saturdays, 9am - 1pm

Location: Greater Kansas City Area (Midtown KCMO, Jackson County, Wyandotte County)