ROP Youth Literacy Initiative in Winston Salem, North Carolina at Young Mens Christian Association of Northwest Nort

Role Statement:

In your role at the Y, you have the opportunity to change someone’s life. As a cause-driven young leader, you will build caring relationships, help children grow in confidence, and support the Y’s Christian mission of helping all people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body.

Position Summary:

Transform and inspire the youth in our community! As an ROP Youth Literacy Mentor, you will help students in grades K–5 at Moore Elementary School become stronger, more confident readers. You will work with children one-on-one and in small groups using reading activities provided by YMCA staff and teachers. You will gain paid work experience and leadership skills while working under adult supervision.

Program: 18 weeks of active mentoring, January–May 2027. Additional approved work hours may be scheduled.

Schedule: Two days weekly, approximately 6 program hours | Transportation to Moore Elementary School provided

Essential Functions:

• Help elementary students practice reading, vocabulary, and understanding stories.
• Lead fun, age-appropriate literacy activities using approved books and materials.
• Build positive relationships and model the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Follow guidance from teachers and YMCA staff; share student progress or concerns with your supervisor.
• Arrive on time, attend training and meetings, and help keep materials organized.
• Follow YMCA policies, youth protection procedures, safety rules, and student privacy expectations.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

• Mission Advancement: Demonstrates the Y’s values and a desire to help others.
• Collaboration: Works well with children and staff; listens and communicates respectfully.
• Operational Effectiveness: Comes prepared, follows directions, and completes assigned tasks.
• Personal Growth: Accepts feedback, learns new skills, and grows as a young leader.

Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting

At our Association, safeguarding children is everyone's responsibility, regardless of role or position. All employees are strictly required to maintain awareness of our abuse prevention and reporting policies. You must take immediate, appropriate action in accordance with our protocols and legal mandates if any standard of safety is compromised or if abuse is suspected.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment-related decisions are based on job-related qualifications, merit, business needs, and other lawful criteria.

Mission: “Helping all people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind, and body.”

• High school student, age 15–18, participating in Reaching Our Potential (ROP).
• Basic reading and communication skills; enjoys helping younger children.
• Dependable, patient, respectful, and willing to learn and work as a team.
• Available for 12 hours of paid training in November–December 2026 and scheduled mentoring sessions.
• Meets applicable YMCA hiring and employment requirements; no prior job experience required.