26-27 After-School Part Time WINGS Leader Mentor

Wings for Kids • Atlanta, GA

4d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Wings for Kids is an after-school program focused on social-emotional learning (SEL) for elementary students. The program aims to teach children how to make smart choices, build healthy relationships, and understand their emotions through fun and engaging activities. The goal is to equip children with the tools needed to succeed in a safe and supportive environment. The WINGS Leader role involves working directly with elementary students in under-resourced communities, helping them develop social and emotional skills through structured activities, coaching, and relationship-building. This is a youth development role that requires active engagement with children, managing challenging behaviors, and providing consistent boundaries. The role is suitable for individuals considering careers in education, counseling, social work, psychology, or youth development, offering hands-on experience.

Requirements

• Energetic, reliable, emotionally steady team players.
• Ability to stay calm in overstimulating environments.
• Ability to respond to challenging behavior without taking it personally.
• Ability to maintain firm, caring boundaries.
• Ability to receive coaching and feedback with humility.
• Ability to show up consistently, even when the day feels long.
• Resilient, growth-minded, and committed to being the steady adult in a child’s life.
• Professionalism, accountability, and growth mindset.
• Individuals who are currently in a stable place personally and able to manage stress in healthy, professional ways.
• Ability to stay calm when children are loud, emotional, or dysregulated.
• Do not take challenging behavior personally.
• Value structure and consistency.
• Committed to showing up, even when the work feels hard.
• Believe every child deserves both high expectations and high support.

Nice To Haves

• Individuals considering careers in education, counseling, social work, psychology, or youth development who want hands-on, real-world experience.

Responsibilities

• Report to assigned program site Monday–Friday from approximately 1:45 PM-5:15 PM, following the full academic year calendar.
• Maintain clear expectations, routines, and boundaries.
• Supervise students actively and ensure emotional and physical safety at all times.
• Facilitate structured, high-energy activities using WINGS’ curriculum and kid-friendly language.
• Manage transitions, group dynamics, and behavior while maintaining engagement.
• Use trauma-informed strategies to coach students through conflict, emotional outbursts, and peer challenges.
• Remain calm, regulated, and solution-focused when responding to challenging behaviors.
• Develop meaningful, trusting relationships with students in your small group (approximately 1:15 ratio).
• Lead with empathy while maintaining authority.
• Assist with homework and academic practice while encouraging persistence and confidence.
• Participate in training, accept coaching, and reflect on your practice.

Benefits

• Ongoing training, feedback, and on-site coaching from a full-time Program Coordinator and Coach.
• Follow the school district calendar (holidays and long weekends).
• Competitive Pay: $18.50/hour
• Professional Growth: Develop leadership, classroom management, emotional regulation, communication, and teamwork skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed