Site Guide-Rosemont Upper & Lower School
About The Position
The Site Guide provides a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for youth participating in Big Thought's in-school and out-of-school programs at Rosemont School in Dallas, Texas. The role fosters positive relationships, facilitates enriching learning experiences, and helps create spaces where young people can grow socially, emotionally, and creatively. The position is part-time and temporary, follows the academic school-year calendar, and generally begins near the start of the school year and concludes at the end of the school year. The schedule is approximately 20–25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with hours varying according to program and seasonal needs. Big Thought equips youth to imagine and create their best lives and world through social and emotional learning, experiential learning, community-centered partnerships, and a future focus. Its work includes arts education, out-of-school-time programs, summer learning, and juvenile justice intervention. Employees are expected to participate in mission-driven activities and meetings, follow organizational policies and procedures, contribute in a team environment, and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to build positive relationships with youth from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to required professional development, including training in Big Thought's instructional practices and creative learning model.
- Ability to work a flexible part-time schedule of approximately 20–25 hours per week, with hours varying based on program and seasonal needs.
Nice To Haves
- College coursework in education, recreation, child development, youth development, or a related field.
- Experience working with children or youth in educational, recreational, childcare, or community-based settings.
- Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
- Patience, empathy, and professionalism when working with youth.
- Ability to create engaging, learner-centered experiences that encourage curiosity and creativity.
- Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining accountability and reliability.
- Sound judgment and appropriate responses in a fast-paced youth development environment.
- Openness to continuous learning and feedback to strengthen instructional and facilitation skills.
Responsibilities
- Foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment that prioritizes participants' physical and emotional well-being.
- Supervise youth during program activities, transitions, and recreational periods while maintaining appropriate student-to-staff ratios and accurate attendance.
- Conduct regular headcounts and follow Big Thought safety and supervision protocols.
- Support the planning and facilitation of engaging lessons, activities, and games aligned with Big Thought's instructional framework and Creator Archetype.
- Build positive relationships with youth by encouraging participation, promoting confidence, and reinforcing respectful behavior.
- Use teachable moments to model and develop social-emotional skills, teamwork, and positive decision-making.
- Communicate with students, families, supervisors, and team members about program activities and participant needs.
- Assist with special events, performances, showcases, family engagement opportunities, and holiday celebrations.
- Help maintain organized, clean, and safe program spaces, inspect equipment, and report safety concerns.
- Support site leadership with daily program operations and complete additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Participate in mission-driven activities, meetings, and committees, and lend a hand to colleagues as appropriate.
- Adhere to Big Thought policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
