Child and Youth Services, Communication Skills, Community Programs, Community Support, Community and Social Services, Creative Writing, Customer Support/Service, Diversity, High School Diploma, Leadership, Literacy, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Painting (Arts & Crafts), Social Work, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
- Bonus based on performance
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Art & Literacy Facilitator
Boxwood Learning Center
Boxwood Learning Center is seeking a creative, engaging, and youth-centered Art & Literacy Facilitator to support youth ages 10–18 through afterschool and community-based programming throughout Union County. The hours are from 3:30 to 6:30 from Monday - Friday.
The facilitator will lead structured art, literacy, and enrichment activities that help youth build confidence, communication skills, creativity, teamwork, and positive social connections in a safe and restorative environment.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring youth, creating hands-on activities, and helping young people express themselves through art, reading, writing, and discussion.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate daily art and literacy enrichment activities for youth
- Lead hands-on projects including painting, journaling, creative writing, vision boards, poetry, crafts, and group reading activities
- Encourage positive youth engagement, teamwork, and self-expression
- Support restorative and social-emotional learning activities
- Assist youth with reading comprehension, communication, and basic literacy support
- Maintain a safe, welcoming, and organized program environment
- Set up and clean up program materials and activity stations
- Track attendance, participation, and basic program outcomes
- Collaborate with program staff and site coordinators to support youth needs
- Participate in team meetings, training, and special events
Qualifications
- Experience working with youth or teens preferred
- Background in art, education, literacy, mentoring, social services, or related field preferred
- Strong communication and group facilitation skills
- Patient, dependable, creative, and team-oriented
- Ability to engage youth from diverse backgrounds
- Must pass required background checks
- Must have a minimum of an Associate Degree and high school diploma
- Must have a reliable vehicle and ability to travel between multiple sites across Union County
Preferred Skills
- Experience leading arts & crafts or creative workshops for children
- Knowledge of restorative practices or trauma-informed engagement
- Ability to support small group literacy activities
- Experience working in schools, community programs, camps, or afterschool settings A MUST
Schedule
- Primarily afternoon and evening hours
- Must be available during program hours and occasional special events
Compensation
- Starting at $25 per hour
- Part-Time Position
About Boxwood Learning Center
Boxwood Learning Center provides restorative, educational, mentoring, workforce development, and community support services that help youth and families build pathways toward success. Our programs create safe spaces where youth can grow academically, socially, emotionally, and creatively.
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