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:
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Competitive Pay
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Flexible Scheduling
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Education Connections
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Professional Development
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Free Childcare
Compensation:
Salary: $36,000 - $41,000
Hours Per Week: 37.5 hrs
Schedule: Morning and afternoon program, as well administrative time for program preparation and training
You're A Great Fit If You Are…
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Fun
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Energetic
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Responsible
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A Natural Leader
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Love Working with Kids
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Team Player
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Mission-Driven
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Going Into Education or Social Work
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A Former Teacher
Step into our 90-day training program designed to set you up for success as a Youth Development Leader. A genuine passion for youth, community, and growing into leadership is what matters most.
You'll Need:
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High school diploma/GED plus a willingness to complete CYC Certification (or another approved youth worker credential), with 2 years of related experience or 1 year of AYS experience — OR
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Some college plus 2 years of related experience — OR
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A BA/BS plus 1 year of related experience
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Supervisory experience preferred
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.
Build real relationships — connect with families, school partners, and staff to make sure every kid has a great experience.
Bring the curriculum to life — implement engaging daily programming aligned with our Curriculum Framework.
Keep growing — complete your 90-day training lab and 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.
