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Youth Mentorship Support (Higher Ground)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 20 - 20
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (26 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
About the Program Higher Ground Youth and Family Services provides after-school programming for elementary and secondary students in Anaheim California. Many of the students served come from under-resourced communities and benefit from individualized academic support that supplements their school-day learning. Through this partnership Chapman University students will be placed as tutors within the after-school program to provide homework help academic enrichment and mentoring. The program aims to improve academic outcomes for K-12 students while providing Chapman undergraduates with valuable pre-professional experience in education and youth development. Position Summary Support day-to-day delivery of After School and mentorship programming by assisting program staff with activity facilitation homework help attendance tracking and positive youth engagement. This position supports community residents by helping maintain welcoming spaces and strengthen programs that respond to community needs. Through this work the role will help unsure that essential services and resources are accessible and contribute to residents quality of life.
Responsibilities
Assist Youth Program staff with daily activity setup facilitation and cleanup. Provide one-on-one and small-group academic and homework support. Support attendance and behavior log data entry in the Pillar 1 tracking system. Build positive consistent mentoring relationships with youth participants. Help maintain a safe structured and encouraging environment. Assist with program enrichment activities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Currently enrolled Chapman University student receiving a Federal Work-Study award. Comfortable working with youth ages 6 to 17. Reliable punctual and able to commit to a consistent weekly schedule. Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus not required. Must have reliable source of transportation. Program Hours Monday through Friday 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (after-school program hours). Scheduling is flexible within this window partial availability (for example 2 to 3 days per week) is welcome; students do not need to cover all five days.
About the Program Higher Ground Youth and Family Services provides after-school programming for elementary and secondary students in Anaheim California. Many of the students served come from under-resourced communities and benefit from individualized academic support that supplements their school-day learning. Through this partnership Chapman University students will be placed as tutors within the after-school program to provide homework help academic enrichment and mentoring. The program aims to improve academic outcomes for K-12 students while providing Chapman undergraduates with valuable pre-professional experience in education and youth development. Position Summary Support day-to-day delivery of After School and mentorship programming by assisting program staff with activity facilitation homework help attendance tracking and positive youth engagement. This position supports community residents by helping maintain welcoming spaces and strengthen programs that respond to community needs. Through this work the role will help unsure that essential services and resources are accessible and contribute to residents quality of life.
Responsibilities
Assist Youth Program staff with daily activity setup facilitation and cleanup. Provide one-on-one and small-group academic and homework support. Support attendance and behavior log data entry in the Pillar 1 tracking system. Build positive consistent mentoring relationships with youth participants. Help maintain a safe structured and encouraging environment. Assist with program enrichment activities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Currently enrolled Chapman University student receiving a Federal Work-Study award. Comfortable working with youth ages 6 to 17. Reliable punctual and able to commit to a consistent weekly schedule. Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus not required. Must have reliable source of transportation. Program Hours Monday through Friday 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (after-school program hours). Scheduling is flexible within this window partial availability (for example 2 to 3 days per week) is welcome; students do not need to cover all five days.
