Job Overview
The King’s Kids Youth Development Center (TKK YDC)
Norfolk, Virginia
Position: Part-Time After-School Program Leader
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM–6:00 PM
Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week
Minimum Age: 18 years or older
About The King’s Kids
The King’s Kids Youth Development Center is a Christian youth development center committed to providing a safe, nurturing, educational, and encouraging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
Our after-school program provides children with academic support, tutoring, mentoring, enrichment activities, recreation, and hands-on learning through our Activity Labs.
Position Summary
The After-School Activity School Staff member will support children ages 5–12 during our after-school program from 2:30 PM–6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
We are seeking a dependable, energetic, patient, and caring individual who enjoys working with children and can serve as a positive mentor, tutor, role model, and activity leader.
This position will assist with homework support, enrichment activities, Activity Labs, volunteer support, and daily program operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and engage school-age children in a safe, structured, and positive environment.
- Provide homework assistance, tutoring, and academic encouragement.
- Build positive relationships with children and serve as a mentor and role model.
- Assist with TKK's Activity Labs, including STEM, LEGO/Building, Art, Music, Cooking, Dance, Media, and other enrichment activities.
- Help plan and facilitate creative, hands-on activities that promote learning, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving.
- Work with and support volunteers participating in Activity Labs and special programs.
- Help guide volunteers in appropriate engagement with children and activities.
- Lead and participate in games, recreational activities, enrichment projects, and special events.
- Assist with snack time, restroom routines, transitions, cleanup, and dismissal.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming activity environment.
- Communicate professionally with parents, staff, volunteers, and administration.
- Follow center policies, safety procedures, emergency procedures, and applicable Virginia licensing requirements.
- Support the Christian mission and values of The King’s Kids Youth Development Center.
- Perform other duties related to the after-school program as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma, Associate Degree, or higher.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to work effectively and positively with school-age children.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Dependable, punctual, patient, energetic, and professional.
- Ability to assist children with homework and basic academic support.
- Ability to mentor, encourage, and positively guide children.
- Comfortable leading or assisting with group activities.
- Able to work effectively with staff and volunteers.
- Comfortable working in a Christian, faith-based environment.
- Ability to meet applicable background-check, health, safety, and Virginia licensing requirements.
Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following is a plus:
- After-school programs
- Child care or summer camp
- Tutoring or academic support
- Mentoring or youth development
- Teaching or classroom assistance
- Recreation or coaching
- Church or children's ministry
- STEM, art, music, technology, cooking, dance, or LEGO/building activities
- Volunteer coordination or group leadership
What We’re Looking For
The right candidate is someone who genuinely enjoys helping children learn and grow. You should be comfortable getting involved, leading activities, helping with homework, encouraging positive behavior, and creating meaningful relationships with children.
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who brings energy, patience, creativity, dependability, and a heart for serving children.
Why Work With The King’s Kids?
At TKK YDC, this is more than an after-school job. You will have the opportunity to teach, tutor, mentor, lead, encourage, and inspire children while helping them discover their interests, strengths, and confidence.
You will also have an opportunity to contribute to our Activity Labs and work alongside volunteers who help create memorable learning experiences for our children.
If you enjoy working with children and want to be part of a positive Christian youth development program, we invite you to apply!
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM–6:00 PM
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
