Job: Project Dream Leader

Out of School Time through the Lake County School District encompasses both After School - Project Dream and Friday - Project Dream. 

Compensation: Pay is $18-30/hour dependent upon experience, certification, and years worked.  FLSA: Exempt.  Part time work documented through monthly timesheets.  Hours vary by agreement. 

Supervisor: Site supervisor and/or Project Dream Director/Assistant Director

Start Date: Training in August; Programs start September 2, 2025.

Job Description: Out of School Time programs are looking for part-time employees who are responsible adults to provide club activities to a small group of students outside of regular school hours. A Leader’s job is to help promote growth and success while having fun! Programs provide both academic and enrichment support to students.

Job Calendar: 

• After School programs take place Monday-Thursday from 3:15-6:00 pm when school is in session after school hours. 
• Fridays are full-days of programming from 8:00-3:30 pm that will be held on most Fridays during the school year.
• Project Dream operates from September 2, 2025 to June 5, 2026 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Qualifications:

• Certified teachers or community members with education experience
• Prior experience working with students in an academic and/or extracurricular setting
• Enthusiasm, passion, and commitment to students’ interests
• Patience and a positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and apply new techniques to connect with students

• Ability to commit to one full semester of programming
• Must be able to pass background check required by District 

Responsibilities:

The main responsibility of Leaders is to run a club of interest for students or help students learn and grow during out of school hours. This may include teaching new skills indoors or outdoors, reviewing school day content, explaining how to solve problems, and using online programs.

• Independently facilitate youth programming activities.
• Supervise and serve as a role model to groups of students, providing behavior support through a Positive Youth Development framework. 

• Follow the action step protocols for behavioral concerns as outlined in the LCSD Project Dream Staff Handbook. 

• Effectively communicate with school Site Supervisors regarding any concerns.Support differentiated needs of students, including students with behavioral needs or IEPs, in order to help students achieve their highest potential.

Schedule:

• Required (paid) staff training in August 
• After School - Project Dream: M-TH during fall, winter, and spring
• Programs begin between 3:00-4:00
• Programs typically end at 6:00 pm 
• Leaders choose their days based on schedules, we ask that Leaders commit to an entire semester of whatever day they have agreed to work
• Extra duties may be requested
• Friday - Project Dream: Fridays during both fall and spring semesters, 8:00 am-3:30 pm