About the Role: 

Join our dynamic team at LINK Club, where you’ll make a difference in the lives of students every day! We’re looking for energetic, caring individuals who enjoy connecting with children and who have a passion for education. As a Room Lead, you’ll be the heart of the afterschool program—greeting students with a smile, building strong relationships, and helping create a safe and welcoming environment where learning and fun go hand-in-hand.

Position Summary:

The LINK Club Room Leads are responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of after school classrooms, supporting students with snacks and activities, and maintaining a positive, safe, and engaging environment. This position requires reliable personal transportation to reach designated sites. Room Leads will report to the LINK Club Site Coordinator.

Work Schedule: 

• Summer Hours: Monday–Friday,  12:30 - 5:00 pm 
• School Year Hours: Monday–Friday, 2:30 – 6:00 pm 

Job Type: Grant Supported Position

Location: Brent Place Apartments

Salary: Part-time hourly rate, $30 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcome students daily and take attendance
• Provide snacks and dinner meals to students; assist with clean-up 
• Lead community circles and implement instructional activities/projects 
• Maintain classroom order and manage student behavior effectively 
• Report observations and incidents (e.g., accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, safety concerns) to the LINK Club Coordinator
• Provide feedback to teachers and/or parents on student progress 
• Treat each child with dignity and respect; meet the needs of individual students with sensitivity to their backgrounds and learning styles
• Perform essential record-keeping and clerical tasks (e.g., scheduling, copying)
• Attend all required meetings and professional development sessions
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the 21st CCLC grant requirements

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Preferred Experience/Skills: Experience working with diverse, immigrant, English Learner (EL), and/or economically disadvantaged students. Experience in an afterschool or other educational environment

• Additional Requirements: 

         -Must have reliable personal transportation to reach program site

         -Must be punctual and consistently available during designated program hours

Clearances:

• Criminal Fingerprint/Background Clearance and Tuberculosis Skin Test

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on students’ lives
• Join a supportive, mission-driven team
• Develop valuable experience in education and youth development

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