Senior Youth Development Associate in at AYS

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.