At Work ED, we focus on creating "youth pathways to prosperity and joy" through community engagement. We believe community involvement drives change in America. Our vision is to enable communities to navigate the evolving economic landscape effectively. Our mission is clear: to remove barriers, free young individuals from debt, and guide them to fulfilling careers. We're committed to establishing effective career paths for students nationwide.
At Work ED, we challenge students to push themselves to try new things and gain confidence outside of their comfort zone through projects, teamwork and presentations. Parents always cite “growth in confidence” as a key takeaway.
Work ED provides comprehensive programming including enrichment, academic/homework support, recreation, and supervision that empowers students with the knowledge and experience of applied learning. Our Curriculum integrates the knowledge of multimodal learning with engaging 21st-century, tech-savvy lessons. Our programs are hands-on and student-centered with offerings kept fresh and aligned to student interest.
At Work ED, we are mission-driven. We use our mission, of helping young people find their voice through positive mentorship and project-based learning, to attract those who fit our culture. We treat our team the same way we treat our students, respectfully as individuals with unique goals, talents, and dreams—and it shows a staff retention rate of 90%. Our strategy for staff retention is as follows:
- A competitive compensation;
- A commitment to internal promotions whenever possible, creating defined professional growth pathways for remaining with Work ED.
- A culture of positivity where we celebrate wins as a team but also develop a growth mindset.
- Leadership Development Plan, including regular in-person workshops and asynchronous online courses.
- Individual Development and Upskilling Program: A collaborative process between the Manager and Reports where individuals define their growth areas and the Manager helps them achieve them.
- Bi-weekly professional development focused on classroom management.
- Regular team building exercises and annual team retreats.
- Giving everyone an opportunity to submit and action new ideas and a culture of open feedback in decision-making.
YOUTH PROGRAM LEADER POSITIONS
Work ED is hiring Youth Program Leaders to join our team, working on site at local elementary & middle schools. This position will support our After-School Program operations in Lenmox, CA for the 2026-2027 school year.
YOUTH PROGRAM LEADER ROLE DESCRIPTION
Youth Program Leaders are responsible for leading a group of students ranging from 1st through 5th grade, during the After School Programs at their school. This involves leading your group of 15-20 students on fun challenges designed to spark students' passions in technology, team building, life skills and being a positive support pillar.
This position also includes being a leader for your students, being a great team member with your other Program Leads and helping the Work ED team create a warm & supportive culture. Overall, this program plants the seed for students to engage with careers fields such as Cybersecurity, Video Game Design, Entrepreneurship, Drones & Aviation, Story Telling, Marketing and other creative areas to help evolve the future understanding of these amazing career fields which can create financial security for a person and their family. This is all an effort to help many of our students break generational poverty and accelerate their career trajectory for high wage opportunities.
POSITION DETAILS
Supporting our team as a Youth Program Lead in Lenox, CA , for our 2026-2027 School Year programs.
- Start Date: July 24th, 2026
- Paid Training Date: August 3rd - 7th, 2026
- Program Dates: August 12th, 2026 - June 30th, 2027
- Program Hours of Operations: Monday - Friday, 2pm - 6 pm
- Must be available during these hours of operations.
- This is a part time, W-2 position.
- Travel Requirement: This position is for a Youth Program Lead. Candidates must be flexible and willing to travel to different program sites within the district as needed. Occasional reassignment to another location may be required to provide program support or staff coverage.
- Compensation: $23.00 an hour
Work ED Benefits:
- Non-exempt role (eligible for overtime pay)
- Eligible for sick leave
- Eligible for 401(k) after standard company waiting period
BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
- Joining a team which is helping to solve a major societal problem; helping youth discover careers with industry.
- Being a pillar of support for young students who haven't had a chance to discover the reality of careers as they make important life decisions on career pathways later in Middle School & High School.
- Being part of an innovative team which creates valuable programs with major employers and also launched a new Work Based Learning Tech Platform.
- Being a part of a team that is taking a service and matching it with a technology helping to solve major challenges educators & industry face creating valuable work experiences for students.
POSITION EXPECTATIONS
- Plan, prepare, and execute our Work ED curriculum with your students walking them through the different activities and challenges in a variety of subjects.
- Support the Work ED team and your school’s students throughout the weeks of learning.
- Support the next generation of Work ED students to build skills which will help them offset learning loss such as building their confidence and their ability to make friends.
- Support all current and future school relationships from chaperones to leadership.
- Join our industry partners, instructors and leadership in meetings before the programs and regularly to ensure the creation of a cohesive program which will have the desired impact on our students.
- Must submit a Background Check.
- Some travel may be involved.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
- Ability to troubleshoot and stay calm under pressure
- Effective ability to form strong relationships with school staff, leadership and students
- Able to identify with youth in their challenges going from education to industry
- Natural charisma and energy
- Brings a fresh perspective & offers life advice for our students
- Summer camp counselor, Teacher, Program & Youth Leader background
- High emotional intelligence
- Bilingual is a plus!
QUALIFICATIONS
You are a great candidate if you have:
- Current or previous teaching assistant, program operations, youth mentorship, or other leadership in helping youth grow as people
- An interest in helping students discover this career field and connect with them
- Strong interpersonal and team work abilities supporting a fast paced dedicated team working to constantly innovate in a new space.
- A passion for youth and education helping students cross the divide between education and industry.
- Experience working with children of varying ages (TK-8th grades)
- Understanding of how to effectively listen to students, parents, educators to understand potential challenges they are facing and be a pillar of support.
- Ability to lead and support our team in leading students, while building a culture of support and warmth.
Background Check Requirement:
As a part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and secure work environment, this position requires a comprehensive background check, including the verification of educational credentials.
E-Verify Requirement:
Work ED Inc. participates in the E-Verify program for work authorization.
Proof of Education:
To meet this requirement, candidates must be prepared to provide documented proof of their educational qualifications. This may include degrees, diplomas, certificates, or other relevant documentation.
Education Requirement:
- High school diploma or the equivalent, and Two years of college (48 units),
- or
- A. A. degree (or higher),
or
- Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction.
- Will need to take and pass basic skills test
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your application through the Indeed portal. Those selected will be part of our in person interview process to be selected for this position.
Website: www.worked.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to Commute:
- Lennox, CA 90304 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lennox, CA 90304: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
