Creative Youth Mentor

About PJ's Dream Center
PJ’s Dream Center is a creative enrichment and academic hub serving youth and the community through summer camp, tutoring, after-school, enrichment activities, athletics, adult education, and community events.

We anchor everything we do in our core values: Creativity. Compassion. Respect. Empowerment.

We are not your average youth center, and honestly, you’ve probably never heard of a place like us before. We’re building something new: a space where creativity meets structure, and students are empowered to grow, lead, and express themselves every day.

Position Summary

The Creative Youth Mentor is responsible for supporting, engaging, and guiding students in a structured yet creative environment. This role blends mentorship, supervision, and hands-on participation in activities that encourage leadership, teamwork, creativity, and personal growth.

Duties

• Build positive, consistent relationships with students
• Supervise and actively engage youth during program hours
• Facilitate creative, academic, and enrichment-based activities
• Support daily transitions (arrival, meals, rotations, dismissal)
• Assist with implementation of weekly themes and projects
• Encourage teamwork, leadership, and positive behavior
• Help students complete choice board and group-based activities
• Maintain a safe, structured, and welcoming environment
• Participate in games, discussions, and hands-on activities
• Support cleanup, setup, and daily program flow

Experience

• Prior experience working with children in educational, childcare, or mentoring settings is mandatory.
• Knowledge of special education practices and working with individuals with disabilities is advantageous.
• Background in behavioral health or child welfare enhances your ability to support diverse needs effectively.
• Proven skills in conflict management, teaching, and education are essential for fostering a positive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop engaging activities that encourage creativity while supporting developmental milestones.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Passion for mentoring youth and making a meaningful difference in their lives through creative expression. Join us in creating an inspiring space where young people can thrive! This paid role offers the opportunity to develop your skills while making a lasting impact on the next generation’s growth and confidence.

What We’re Looking For (Read This Carefully)

• Naturally connect with kids, not just supervise them
• Can bring energy, structure, and creativity into a room
• Are not afraid to be active, present, and involved
• Understand that mentorship is about presence, not just instruction
• Can balance fun with accountability
• Are willing to help build something new, not just work a job

If you need a quiet desk job, this is not it. If you want to help shape culture, confidence, and creativity in young people—this is the place.

Schedule
Summer Camp Hours:
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (part-time shifts scheduled within this window)

After-School Program Hours:
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM (school year option following summer)

Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person