University of Delaware·Newark, Delaware
Mentors provide afterschool support to students by assisting with homework, facilitating STEAM enrichment activities, and supervising recreation and meal service. They also assist with administrative tasks such as attendance tracking, inventory management, and planning for special family events.
Anticipated Start Date: September 14, 2026
$17.00 per hour
Number of Jobs Available: 3
Location: Off-Campus – Shue Middle School, 1500 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711
Cooperative Extension is the outreach of University of Delaware, serving the community by extending knowledge and changing lives.
Seeking part-time employees willing to mentor students afterschool with homework, STEAM activities, and participate in field trips/family fun nights.
Under the supervision of the Site Director, Mentors are a team member for direct implementation of the day-to-day program. Mentors are assistants to the team as a whole with regards to homework help, enrichment activities, snack/dinner service and set-up/clean up.
Application Review: All by August 31, 2026
Interviews: Scheduled by September 5, 2026
Offers Extended: September 8, 2025
Please note that dates are subject to change depending on the needs of the department.
Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Delaware. Work study eligibility can be found here [https://www.udel.edu/students/student-financial-services/undergraduate/]. Applicants who are not enrolled as undergraduate students at the University will not be considered for this position. Employment Limitations and Exceptions [https://www.udel.edu/students/student-financial-services/find-a-job/]
Applicants must be currently enrolled as undergraduate students at the University of Delaware. Candidates are required to have at least one year of experience working with children and the ability to work 2-3 days per week.
Market context
Middle school mentor roles in Delaware often draw interest from candidates with youth-support experience, and this opening is especially specific because it requires current University of Delaware undergraduate enrollment plus at least one year working with children. These roles can be competitive when schedules are limited and schools need reliable part-time support, so availability for 2–3 days per week matters. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your child-experience details and class schedule before applying.