Baltimore, Maryland, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$25/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: Baltimore - Baltimore, MD 21230Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 HourlyPart-Time Center Lead – Afterschool Program (Middle School) $25/Hour | Paid Training | Make a Real Impact After School Do you be…
Skills: Youth Management, Instructional Leadership, Mentoring, Behavior Management, Program Facilitation
Richmond, Virginia, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: Richmond - Richmond, VA 23224Part-Time Center Lead – Afterschool Program (Middle School) $25/Hour | Paid Training | Make a Real Impact After School Do you believe that talent is everywhere, but o…
Skills: Youth Management, Mentoring, Program Facilitation, Behavior Management, Academic Coaching
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$25/hr
Job DetailsJob Location: DC Metro - Washington, DC 20002Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 HourlyPart-Time Center Lead – Afterschool Program (Middle School) $25/Hour | Paid Training | Make a Real Impact After School Do …
Skills: Youth Management, Curriculum Facilitation, Mentoring, Behavior Management, Academic Coaching
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Lead and manage groups of middle school scholars through academic learning blocks, electives, and community meetings. Oversee daily site operations including attendance tracking and communication with families to support student growth.
Requires a high school diploma and 3 years of experience working with youth, or current college enrollment in a related field. Must have demonstrated experience managing groups of 10-15 middle school students in a structured setting.
Job DetailsJob Location: Baltimore - Baltimore, MD 21230Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 HourlyPart-Time Center Lead – Afterschool Program (Middle School)
$25/Hour | Paid Training | Make a Real Impact After School
Do you believe that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not?
Higher Achievement is looking for Part-Time Center Leads who are passionate about supporting middle school students during a critical moment in their academic and personal development.
As a Center Lead, you’ll build meaningful relationships with scholars, lead engaging afterschool programming, and help students grow into confident, high-achieving learners prepared for high school and beyond.
Make a direct, visible impact on middle school scholars every day
Be a mentor, role model, and leader in a supportive team environment
Receive paid orientation and ongoing professional development
Build experience in education, youth development, or social impact
Work consistent afterschool hours that pair well with school or other jobs
Part-Time: Monday–Thursday, approximately 3:30–6:30 PM
Additional Hours: Approximately 1-3 hours per month for planning, meetings and trainings
Pay Rate: $25 per hour
Start Date: August 2025
Duration: Indefinite; work available during the Afterschool Academy year (September/October–May/June), based on center placement. Limited summer hours available.
Location: Onsite at a Higher Achievement middle school center location
Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School - 121 McMechen St Baltimore, MD 21217
Lakeland Elementary/Middle School - 2921 Stranden Rd Baltimore, MD 21230
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School - 231 S. Eaton St Baltimore, MD 21224
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership, Instruction, & Scholar Management
Lead and manage groups of 5–15 middle school scholars across core program components, including Learning Blocks, Electives, Community Meetings, and transitions (arrival, meals, dismissal), ensuring a structured, engaging, and enriching environment.
Maintain the continuity of program flow and adapting in real time to unanticipated needs, through short-term leadership coverage.
Build strong relationships with scholars through mentoring, encouragement of personal growth, and reinforcement of positive behaviors.
Promote leadership, teamwork, and self-advocacy while setting and upholding high expectations for engagement and behavior.
Model and uphold Higher Achievement’s culture of high expectations, positive behavior, and scholar engagement across all program elements.
Program Facilitation & Delivery
Learning Blocks (up to 15 scholars): Ensure completion of high-quality homework; coach scholars in study skills, test preparation, and academic projects; support and direct volunteers; and guide scholars through academic and enrichment activities, including high school applications, group passion projects, and online learning.
Electives (up to 15 scholars): Design and implement engaging activities aligned to scholars’ interests; provide structure and behavior management; and incorporate scholar feedback to drive participation and ownership.
Community Meetings (5–15 scholars): Facilitate sessions focused on relationship building, social justice, and high school readiness.
Operations & Family Engagement
Plan and prepare for program components (~3 hours/week) and attend staff meetings for planning and professional development.
Execute daily site operations, including attendance tracking, scholar check-ins, meal setup/service, basic data entry, and maintaining a clean, organized environment.
Communicate with families regarding scholar progress, engagement, and program expectations.
Additional duties as assigned may include, translation support for multi-lingual scholars and families; shuttle chaperone support and tasks for transporting scholars; scholar recruitment events and initiatives; all other duties as assigned by supervisor.QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of experience working with youth (middle school preferred) in a professional or structured volunteer capacity; or current college enrollment in education, youth development, or a related field with some applied or course study experience.
Demonstrated experience independently managing groups of 10-15 middle school scholars in a structured setting.
Demonstrated agility and flexibility to independently manage and lead with short-term notice
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate expectations and provide direction to scholars and volunteers.
Basic technology proficiency, including accurate attendance tracking and timely data entry.
Prior experience in afterschool programs, education, or youth development organizations.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Experience supporting academic instruction, tutoring, or enrichment programming.
Familiarity with behavior management strategies and maintaining structured, high-expectation environments.
Higher Achievement Core Values: Scholar-Centricity, Striving for Excellence, Power of Community, Voice, and Social Justice.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Work is regularly performed in an office environment. The employee may spend long periods sitting, standing, and walking. Required to transfer from one part of the worksite to another and climb stairs. Regularly lift, carry, and position objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Regular use of computers, keyboard, telephone, and face-to-face communication in small and large group settings with adults; ability to communicate clearly and professionally in these situations. Visual, auditory, and physical ability to respond quickly to critical incidents involving students and act in an emergency. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Background Check & Clearance: This position requires a criminal background check prior to hire to include state/local municipalities, school district clearances and grant required checks. All clearance checks are paid by Higher Achievement.
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Join Higher Achievement and help create opportunities that change lives.
Higher Achievement’s rigorous afterschool and summer academic program gives youth from at-risk communities their best opportunity to succeed in middle school — and in life. Our research-based program challenges middle school students to meet their full potential in three key areas: academics, social skills, and leadership. When students get the skills and support they need to invest in their own success, they discover that they can be scholars. Higher Achievement is rigorous. From 5th through 8th grade, Higher Achievement scholars spend 650 hours a year learning an advanced curriculum that is aligned to state standards. Higher Achievement’s year-round program is grounded in research. It combines high expectations with high support — demanding academic work plus mentoring, skill-building, individual student achievement plans, and personal encouragement. Elements of Higher Achievement include: - Afterschool Academy includes core subjects, such as literature and mathematics, as well as seminars, artistic electives, field trips, and opportunities to engage in community service. - Summer Academy includes coursework in literature, science, mathematics, social studies, and electives, as well as a three-day trip to a college. Small classes and mentoring sessions encourage intellectual curiosity and teach both basic skills and critical thinking. - Higher Achievement culminates with high school placement services, which help scholars advance to top academic high schools. In addition to helping scholars identify schools that fit their needs, Higher Achievement helps them prepare for placement tests, practice interview skills, complete applications, and identify resources for financial assistance. The Higher Achievement program also includes special academic events, including geography challenges, student readings of their own poetry, Olympics of the Mind, and the Green Apple awards.
Offices: 1750 Columbia Road NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20009, US · 4009 Fitzhugh Avenue, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23230, US · 1500 Union Avenue, Suite 2600, Baltimore, MD 21211, US · 1608 Graham Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235, US · 317 8th Street, NE, Washington, 20010, US
Higher Achievement’s rigorous afterschool and summer academic program gives youth from at-risk communities their best opportunity to succeed in middle school — and in life. Our research-based program challenges middle school students to meet their full potential in three key areas: academics, social skills, and leadership. When students get the skills and support they need to invest in their own success, they discover that they can be scholars. Higher Achievement is rigorous. From 5th through 8th grade, Higher Achievement scholars spend 650 hours a year learning an advanced curriculum that is aligned to state standards. Higher Achievement’s year-round program is grounded in research. It combines high expectations with high support — demanding academic work plus mentoring, skill-building, individual student achievement plans, and personal encouragement. Elements of Higher Achievement include: - Afterschool Academy includes core subjects, such as literature and mathematics, as well as seminars, artistic electives, field trips, and opportunities to engage in community service. - Summer Academy includes coursework in literature, science, mathematics, social studies, and electives, as well as a three-day trip to a college. Small classes and mentoring sessions encourage intellectual curiosity and teach both basic skills and critical thinking. - Higher Achievement culminates with high school placement services, which help scholars advance to top academic high schools. In addition to helping scholars identify schools that fit their needs, Higher Achievement helps them prepare for placement tests, practice interview skills, complete applications, and identify resources for financial assistance. The Higher Achievement program also includes special academic events, including geography challenges, student readings of their own poetry, Olympics of the Mind, and the Green Apple awards.
Offices: 1750 Columbia Road NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20009, US · 4009 Fitzhugh Avenue, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23230, US · 1500 Union Avenue, Suite 2600, Baltimore, MD 21211, US · 1608 Graham Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235, US · 317 8th Street, NE, Washington, 20010, US
