Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee·Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Facilitate and deliver structured afterschool enrichment programming for youth in grades 4K-5th. Build authentic relationships with students while maintaining a safe, high-quality learning environment and adhering to site operations.
Reports To: Club Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt I Part-Time
Hours per Week: Part Time (Up to 27 hours)
Direct Reports: None
Work Location: School Based Site Location (See list below)
Effective Date: August 2026
The Youth Academic Professional is a front-line program staff member at a Blue Door Academy school-based site. Working up to 27 hours per week for Part-Time positions, the Youth Academic Professional reviews, facilitates, and delivers structured afterschool enrichment programming for youth in grades 4K - 5th under the direct supervision of the Club Manager. This role is grounded in the principles of Positive Youth Development and requires a consistent, caring adult presence that creates safe, high-quality learning environments every day.
Blue Door Academy Youth Academic Professionals are expected to arrive prepared, execute programming with fidelity, and contribute to a site culture that young people and families trust.
This is a professional position with meaningful accountability for youth outcomes. What This Role Requires: The Blue Door Academy Staff Standard
What This Role Requires: The Blue Door Academy Staff Standard
Every Youth Academic Professional is expected to hold three commitments in every shift:
For a Youth Academic Professional, presence is foundational to student growth and long-term success. Young people thrive when they can rely on a caring, consistent adult who builds authentic relationships, recognizes individual strengths and challenges, and creates an environment of emotional and psychological safety. Every interaction, activity, and moment of engagement is an opportunity to strengthen developmental assets, reinforce positive identity formation, and influence a young person’s academic and personal trajectory. Consistency, responsiveness, and relationship-building are essential professional competencies of this role.
Blue Door Academy is defined by the quality, intentionality, and rigor of the learning experiences provided to youth. Youth Academic Professionals are responsible for reviewing, planning, and facilitating structured, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities aligned to Blue Door Academy’s enrichment and academic support model. Staff are expected to implement programming with strong instructional practices, active youth engagement strategies, and measurable learning outcomes in mind. High-quality program delivery is not optional; it is the standard families, schools, and communities expect and deserve.
You Hold the Standard
Blue Door Academy sites operate with consistency, structure, accountability, and purpose. Youth Academic Professionals are expected to understand and uphold organizational expectations, implement established routines with fidelity, and contribute to a culture grounded in professionalism, safety, and excellence. Staff members play a critical role in maintaining high behavioral, operational, and instructional standards that support positive youth outcomes. The experience each young person has at Blue Door Academy is a direct reflection of the collective commitment, preparation, and professionalism of the team.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
Minimum 1 year of experience working with youth in an educational, recreational, or community-based setting is preferred.
Experience facilitating structured activities or group programming is preferred.
Prior experience with Boys & Girls Clubs of America or a comparable youth-serving organization is preferred.
Required Certifications & Clearances
Successful completion of all required background checks, fingerprinting, TB and physical tests, as well as any other regulatory clearances prior to being hired.
CPR/First Aid certification (required within 90 days of hire).
Complete Mandated Reporter training upon hire.
Within 90 days, completion of required required Wisconsin Childcare Registry/Certification classes and clearances.
Wisconsin Childcare Registry Level 7 or above preferred.
Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated ability to build positive, professional relationships with youth, families, and colleagues.
Strong communication skills; ability to engage youth of varying ages and developmental stages.
Ability to follow structured program plans and adapt activities in real time.
Reliable, punctual, and accountable; able to meet the demands of a professional schedule.
Cultural competence and demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging.
This position requires the ability to stand, move throughout program spaces, and actively engage with youth for extended periods. Staff may be required to sit on the floor, lift up to 25 lbs., and work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Market context
In Wisconsin, youth academic professional roles are often driven by school-year staffing needs and programs that support student engagement, tutoring, and supervision. These positions can be competitive because employers look for candidates who can combine youth experience with reliability, safety training, and readiness to work across multiple locations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your background check, mandated reporter training, and CPR/First Aid readiness before applying.