Youth Development Associate

Company: Catholic Charities
Location: Hartford
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Required Linguistic Skills: Spanish POSITION SUMMARY The Youth Development Associate (YDA) is the primary staff position in the Catholic Charities’ After School Program. The YDA who works with younger students will be a generalist and provide programming using preset curricula in literacy, STEM, Social skills and others with a set group of 10 students. The YDA working with older students may be a specialist in an area such as arts, music, crafting, social skills/youth development, STEM, or others and work with different groups of students during the week. Work hours are during the school year. Some summer hours may be available. It is a per diem position working up to 15 hours weekly during the school year with the possibility of more hours during the summer season. School year hours are between 3:30pm to 6:30pm, Monday through Friday. There is one week of professional development at the start of each program year (early September). Summer staff will have two weeks of program planning/professional development in June. There are also monthly professional development opportunities. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide academic support via homework help to an assigned group of students assisted by high school program interns at least 4 afternoons a week for 45 minutes. Provide enrichment instruction to an assigned group of elementary age students in an after school program Monday through Friday during the school year. Take daily attendance using required forms and submit attendance on a daily basis to the Program Coordinator. Ensure sequenced lesson plans are in place with measurable outcomes. Be able to document achievement among the program participants. Provide enrichment program activities to two assigned groups of students for a Prepare sequenced lesson plans with measurable outcomes. Document achievement among the program participants. PQI Functions Ensure the consistent accurate collection of the data Identify patterns and trends of administrative services Use results of data to inform supervisor of trends that may impact services Other duties and assigned QUALIFICATIONS College preferred. H.S. Diploma and training/experience in the field of instruction. COMPETENCIES Classroom management and/or group facilitation skills Able to work with urban children and youth Bilingual Spanish capability is a plus. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Catholic Charities offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including: For Good Health: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance For a Secure Future: Life, AD&D and Long-term disability insurance For Retirement: 403(b) Plan, with employer matching contributions for eligible employees For Career Advancement: Training and development opportunities and for Licensed Clinicians ability to apply for the education Loan Forgiveness Program under The National Services Health Corp. For Work Life Balance: Generous paid time off; including vacation and sick time. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free and confidential counseling Catholic Charities Inc., Archdiocese of Hartford is in compliance with all applicable discrimination laws. All hiring, promoting, and transferring is done on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to membership in any protected class. EEO/ AA/ M-F/ VET/ DISABLED. If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not responsible for the employer's application process.

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