Join our team this Summer!

Part-time position starting at $26.22 - $29.17/hr. (D.O.E.)

The Youth Tutoring Program (YTP) is an after-school educational enrichment program for first through twelfth-grade scholars who live in seven low- and mixed-income housing communities in Seattle. Started as a partnership with the Seattle Housing Authority in 1991 the tutoring centers provide youth with a safe positive and stimulating environment to explore learning and experience academic and personal success. The Youth Tutoring Program (YTP) is an after-school educational enrichment program for first through twelfth-grade scholars who live in six low- and mixed-income housing communities in Seattle. Started as a partnership with the Seattle Housing Authority in 1991 the tutoring centers provide youth with a safe positive and stimulating environment to explore learning and experience academic and personal success.

How YOU can make a difference

The Youth Tutoring Program is seeking a Temporary Summer Behavior Support Specialist to support activities in an elementary school summer learning program schedule. The Behavior Support Specialist (BSS) will have a pivotal role in executing the Yesler Terrace Summer program. The BSS will primarily focus on implementing Social Emotional Learning sessions with individual scholars or small groups and will be responsible for intervening redirecting and providing support to scholars facing behavioral challenges.

Behavior management activities will encompass employing positive behavior interventions facilitating conflict resolution and being readily available to assist scholars as needed. Additionally the BSS will handle administrative tasks such as communicating with families regarding absences and behavioral concerns and monitoring and tracking attendance behavior.

This role will also involve assisting the Center Supervisor in overseeing scholars during educational and enrichment activities undertaking duties including the distribution of learning materials and supplies and providing support to families with scheduling and other program-related queries.

This position is temporary and will start on June 22nd and conclude on August 14th.

Work location & Schedule

• On-site (1) Seattle WA
• 20-30 hours per week Monday through Friday

If you are looking for meaningful work make a tangible difference and drive positive change find out more at: behavioral support and SEL guidance for scholars in group or individual settings.

Job Requirements

• Experience working with scholars with a range of challenging behaviors and social-emotional support needs.
• Experience working with scholars in an educational setting.
• Cultural competence in working with diverse scholars.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Strong technology skills.
• Strong interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to development and supporting values of a culturally diverse work environment.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification required before employment.
• Support and contribute to a creative collaborative and respectful environment that promotes Teamwork.
• Support and uphold the mission beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.
• Criminal history background checks are required before employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year or more of experience as an instructional assistant or similar position in an elementary school classroom afterschool program or summer program
• Skills and training in Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports and Restorative Justice practices.
• Experience with remote learning

For consideration: Please attach/upload a cover letter and resume along with completing the online CCS application. This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines any increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.

Catholic Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit to learn more.