Now Hiring for the 2026-2027 School Year!
Location/Schedule: School-Based Program Site
Current Openings:
Imagine Foundations (Lincoln) - Temple Hills, MD: Monday-Friday: 6:30AM-8:30AM and 3:10PM-6:00PM
Imagine Foundations (Morningside) - Morningside, MD: Monday-Friday: 6:30AM-8:30AM and 2:40PM-6:00PM
We are currently looking for candidates who are available to work all five days for one or both shifts in their entirety. We cannot accommodate partial shifts.
Reports To: Head Coach/Site Leadership
Pay: $17-22/hour, Based on experience and region
Position Overview
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? As a Resilience Coach, you will help create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where students can build confidence, develop life skills, and thrive.
This is an active, hands-on role that combines mentorship, enrichment, recreation, and academic support. We are looking for positive, energetic team members who enjoy working with school-age children and creating meaningful connections every day.
Key Responsibilities
Student Engagement & Support
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Build positive relationships with students and create a welcoming environment.
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Serve as a role model by promoting respect, responsibility, and resilience.
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Support students through positive behavior guidance and conflict resolution.
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Ensure student safety and well-being at all times.
Program Delivery
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Lead engaging enrichment, recreation, and team-building activities.
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Facilitate homework help and academic support sessions.
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Participate in games, fitness activities, and outdoor play.
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Help students develop social-emotional and leadership skills.
Program Operations
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Assist with daily program setup and cleanup.
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Support student check-in, attendance, and dismissal procedures.
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Maintain an organized, safe, and positive learning environment.
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Follow all company policies, licensing requirements, and safety procedures.
Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Experience working with children in schools, childcare programs, camps, recreation programs, or youth organizations preferred.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
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Positive attitude, patience, and a genuine passion for youth development.
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CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred.
State Requirements:
Candidates must be 19 years old and older and have the following:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Minimum of 400 hours of experience working with school-aged children OR 1 year of college coursework
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Completion of 90 clock hours of approved school aged coursework (45 hours of Growth and Development, 45 hours of School Aged Curriculum)
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Completion of 9 hours of communication training
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Completion of 3 hour ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) training
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Must pass required background check and health clearance per Maryland child care licensing standards
Physical Requirements
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Ability to actively participate in indoor and outdoor activities.
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Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout program hours.
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Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally.
Why Join Us?
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Make a lasting impact in the lives of children.
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Work in a fun, energetic, and supportive environment.
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Gain valuable experience in youth development and education.
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Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization.
Innovation Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background screenings and licensing requirements.
