Benefits:

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.