The Organization: We are a new community center located in a struggling neighborhood in downtown Dover. We are dedicated to the well-being of neighborhood children, who struggle with acadmics, emotional intellegence, the need for mentors, and a lack of recreational facilities downtown.
The Position: We need an experienced educator to manage our after-school program of mentoring and recreation. The position requires a highly organized and self-initiating person to work 25 hours per week for the 2026-2027 school year, beginning in August. The wage is $18-20 per hour, depending on skills and experience.
Duties:
- Forming nurturing relationships with children
- Developing new program ideas and taking initiative
- Academic skills assessments
- Organizing volunteer tutors
- Planning recreation, games, crafts
- Administering the program
Skills needed:
- Experience with teaching and tutoring
- Organization and administration
- Personality that makes children feel comfortable
- Ability to be firm but nurturing
- Comfort being in a room alone with adolescent boys
College degree and experience are required.
The hours are 3-7 Monday through Friday. We value diversity in terms of class, race, ethnicity, gender identity, nationality, religion, age, and sexuality. Those who are comfortable being alone with rowdy teenage boys are urged to apply. Remote work is not possible.
How to Apply: Send to Dr. Hodge a resume and cover letter describing your qualifications for the position. Review of candidates will begin immediately.
DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE MINUMUM REQUIREMENTS. EACH APPLICATION COSTS US MONEY, AND WE ARE A SMALL ORGANIZATION WORKING ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET. SO PLEASE DO NOT WASTE OUR MONEY BY APPLYING IF YOU ARE NOT FULLY QUALIFIED.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Education:
Experience:
- Education: 5 years (Required)
- Administration and Organizing: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
