Student Support Aide

Project Success is looking for a contract Student Support Aide to join our growing team at Project Success. Project Success is a youth development nonprofit organization that helps students connect to their purpose. We work with more than 17,000 6th-12th grade students and their families annually and have more than 225,000 alumni around the world. Learn more at projectsuccess.org

Student Support Aides provide one-on-one assistance to students who may need additional support as they build critical life and career skills through Project Success Institute programming. They assist in areas as directed by the student to help them learn safely and enjoy their experience. This independent contractor role supports Tuesday evening classes from 4:30 – 6:30 PM, running September 30 - December 16, with the possibility of contract renewal based on program needs.

Our ideal candidate has experience working with youth, an ability to build and nurture trusting relationships, and is consistent, dependable, and reliable. They are able to respond to individual needs with care and have strong communication skills.

CONTRACT RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student Support:

• Provide one-on-one support to high school students with a variety of special needs
• Work with students to improve personal skills and reinforce classroom learning
• Develop and sustain relationships with students enrolled in Institute Certificate programming
• Collaborate with Project Success staff, contractors, and volunteers to create an environment that is welcoming and accessible to students with special needs
• Escalate any student behavior issues to the Senior Program Manager – Institute to ensure physical and emotional safety and respect to students, staff, volunteers, and contractors

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• High school degree or GED required
• Experience working with young people from a variety of backgrounds
• Experience supporting youth with special needs is a plus
• Ability to build and nurture trusting relationships with young people, families, volunteers, and co-facilitators from a variety of backgrounds
• Consistent, dependable, and reliable
• Strong communication, listening, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to step in as needs evolve
• A commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of Project Success
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, including movement throughout a classroom environment

POSITION DETAILS

This is an independent contractor position. The contractor will provide one-on-one support to students during an evening Budget-Friendly Cooking class that happens every Tuesday at the Project Success office from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Contractors are asked to arrive 30 minutes before class and stay 30 minutes after, for a total of 3 hours of support. Specific details regarding scheduling will be discussed during the interview process.

• $25 per hour
• Fall semester Budget-Friendly Cooking class runs from September 30th - December 16th.
• There is an opportunity to renew for subsequent semesters (Winter and Spring).

Fall Semester

September 29, 2025 – December 19, 2025

Winter Semester

January 12, 2026 – March 26, 2026

Spring Semester

April 6, 2026 – June 10, 2026

TO APPLY

Please email the following to apply@projectsuccess.org with a subject line including the name of the position, addressed to the Senior Program Manager – Institute, Emily Vang:

• Resume
• Tell us why you are interested in this position
• References
• Where you heard about us and/or found the job posting

To learn more, visit: https://www.projectsuccess.org/join-our-team/

Project Success is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team. We strongly encourage candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience levels to apply!