Job Openings

As a community focused organization, Grade A Plus believes that supporting the endeavors of emerging adults within the Columbia, MO community is an essential component towards building a better future for the community as a whole.

To apply for an open job position, applications must:

Complete an Involvement Application (see below)
Submit a resume and letter of interest to gapinfo@gradeaplusinc.org

All applicants should have an understanding of diversity, inclusion, and equity issues that affect educational outcomes and success for youth designated as at-risk, fragile, or economically disadvantaged.

Program Site Manager

Responsibilities

Must be on site for each session to open the facility, perform room arrangements, and set up and clean up equipment.
Participate in the enrollment, training, and matching of tutors with students based on their academic and enrichment needs.
Be available and accessible regularly within a range of flexible hours for related organization communication through various means including email, phone, Zoom, and in-person.
Support related administrative functions as designated.
Serve as liaison between Grade A Plus and the facility occupied to assure proper use and respect of the facility occupied.

Qualifications

BA degree preferred in Education, Human Development, or Business Management or demonstrated professional management experience.
Prior experience working in an educational or youth services environment.
Desired skills: Fluent in technology use including but not limited to Google forms and spreadsheets, leadership ability, experience in working with youth, and strong communication skills.

Pay Range and Hours

Paid position based on experience
Requires 15-20 hours per week

Program Assistant (Site Mgmt)

Responsibilities

Must be on site for each session to record student, staff, and tutor attendance, ensuring all data is properly recorded.
Communicate with Family Leaders regarding student attendance and participation, and monitor weekly student progress regarding tutoring and enrichment sessions.
Arrange transportation schedule for pickup and drop off of students and coordinate with drivers.
Maintain student folders and communicate student progress and expected outcomes with tutors
Participate in the enrollment, training, and matching of tutors with students based on their academic and enrichment needs.
Be available and accessible regularly within a range of flexible hours for related organization communication through various means including email, phone, Zoom, and in-person.
Support related administrative functions as designated.

Qualifications

60+ college credit hours preferably in Education, Business, Social Work, or Human Development
Desired skills: Fluent in technology use including but not limited to Google forms and spreadsheets, leadership ability, communication skills and handling data.

Pay Range and Hours

Paid position based on experience
Requires 15-20 hours per week

Program Assistant (IT & Data Mgmt.)

Responsibilities

Must be responsible for the recording of each sessions student attendance and participation, and monitor weekly student progress regarding tutoring and enrichment sessions.
Collect data as designated to document program impact and prepare data reports.
Prior experience working in virtual educational environments such as Zoom and be responsible for Zoom operation and Zoom tutoring teams.
Maintain student folders and communicate student progress and expected outcomes with tutors
Collect pre-assessment and post-assessment data for each student.
Collect data as designated to document program impact and prepare data reports.
Participate in the enrollment, training, and matching of tutors with students based on their academic and enrichment needs.
Be available and accessible regularly within a range of flexible hours for related organization communication through various means including email, phone, Zoom, and in-person.
Support related administrative functions as designated.

Qualifications

60+ college credit hours preferably in Business, IT & Computer Systems, Data Collection, or
Educational Statistics
Prior experience working in virtual educational environments such as Zoom
Desired skills: Fluent in technology use including but not limited to Google forms spreadsheets, leadership ability, and data handling

Pay Range and Hours

Paid position based on experience
Requires 15-20 hours per week

Program Assistant (Volunteer & Enrichment Coordination)

Responsibilities

Assist with volunteer enrollment, training, and evaluation.
Arrange, coordinate, and communicate with all participating parties for enrichment and field trip activities.
Communicate with families to coordinate enrollment and engagement in enrichment activities.
Collect data as designated to document program impact and prepare data reports.
Responsible for end of term recognitions and award activities for students, family leaders, and . volunteers

Qualifications

60+ college credit hours preferably in Business, IT & Computer Systems, Data Collection, or
Educational Statistics
Prior experience working in virtual educational environments such as Zoom
Desired skills: Fluent in technology use including but not limited to Google forms spreadsheets, leadership ability, and data handling

Pay Range and Hours

Paid position based on experience
Requires 15-20 hours per week

Family Development Specialist

Responsibilities

Develop programs and activities that will support Family Leaders in working toward success for their children in school, the community, and as a family unit.
Build positive relationships with each enrolled family.
Communicate with individuals/groups via phone, virtual meetings, and in-person sessions and workshops.
Advocate for families on issues regarding children's attendance and school enrollment.
Assist students and tutors to increase their successful learning opportunities and experiences.

Qualifications

BSW degree or equivalent education in Counseling or Human Development
Prior experience in performing needs assessments, facilitating well-being contact, assessing stress levels, and providing referrals when needed
Fluent in data collection and report filing systems used by the organization
Fluent in communication via digital and technology-based tools
Must have a means of transportation and be available to work in various settings and locations

Pay Range and Hours

Paid position based on experience
Requires 15-20 hours per week

Program Learning Leaders, Tutors,
Mentors & Enrichment Leaders

Responsibilities

Provide tutoring support to assigned students in a 1:1 or small group setting virtual or on-site.
Complete daily data reports as designated to track progress and impact of provided services.
Mentor or coach small groups of students during enrichment activities.

Qualifications (Paid Positions)*

60+ college credit hours
Must have high content knowledge base for working with K-12 students
Must enjoy working with children
*Hires will be activated into service upon matching with a student(s).

(Non-Paid Positions)

Prior experience as a college or community volunteer
Must have skills in math, reading, writing, science, or other subjects for which students need academic support
Must have life experience in areas that can be taught to students through mentoring and workshop activities
Must enjoy working with children

Pay Range and Hours

Paid (based on experience and education) and Non-Paid (Community service or course credit)
Requires 1.5-3 hours per week
Community service hours or course credit

Program Support Helpers

Responsibilities

Plan menus for weekly dinner service.
Provide healthy snacks and treats twice a week.
Coordinate the distribution of the monthly food boxes.
Shop for weekly ingredients and snacks.
Prepare food as needed.
Assist with transportation as needed for program related activities.
Support services that enhance and strengthen the operation of the program.

Qualifications

Prior experience or educational training in food science or food support with a focus on serving youth
Good driving record, likes children, consistent availability

Pay Range and Hours

Paid (based on experience and education) and Non-Paid (community service or course credit) position
Requires 3 - 5 hours per week

Job Openings

Program Site Manager

Responsibilities​

Must be on site for each session to open the facility, perform room arrangements, and set up and clean up equipment.

Participate in the enrollment, training, and matching of tutors with students based on their academic and enrichment needs.

Be available and accessible regularly within a range of flexible hours for related organization communication through various means including email, phone, Zoom, and in-person.

Support related administrative functions as designated.

Serve as liaison between Grade A Plus and the facility occupied to assure proper use and respect of the facility occupied.

Qualifications

​BA degree preferred in Education, Human Development, or Business Management or demonstrated professional management experience.

Prior experience working in an educational or youth services environment.

Desired skills: Fluent in technology use including but not limited to Google forms and spreadsheets, leadership ability, experience in working with youth, and strong communication skills.

Pay Range and Hours

Paid position based on experience

Requires 15-20 hours per week

Program Assistant (Site Mgmt)

Responsibilities​

Must be on site for each session to record student, staff, and tutor attendance, ensuring all data is properly recorded.

Communicate with Family Leaders regarding student attendance and participation, and monitor weekly student progress regarding tutoring and enrichment sessions.

Arrange transportation schedule for pickup and drop off of students and coordinate with drivers.

Maintain student folders and communicate student progress and expected outcomes with tutors

Participate in the enrollment, training, and matching of tutors with students based on their academic and enrichment needs.

Be available and accessible regularly within a range of flexible hours for related organization communication through various means including email, phone, Zoom, and in-person.

Support related administrative functions as designated.

Qualifications

60+ college credit hours preferably in Education, Business, Social Work, or Human Development

Desired skills: Fluent in technology use including but not limited to Google forms and spreadsheets, leadership ability, communication skills and handling data.

Pay Range and Hours

Paid position based on experience

Requires 15-20 hours per week

Program Assistant (IT & Data Mgmt.)

Responsibilities​

Must be responsible for the recording of each sessions student attendance and participation, and monitor weekly student progress regarding tutoring and enrichment sessions.

Collect data as designated to document program impact and prepare data reports.

​Prior experience working in virtual educational environments such as Zoom and be responsible for Zoom operation and Zoom tutoring teams.

Maintain student folders and communicate student progress and expected outcomes with tutors

Collect data as designated to document program impact and prepare data reports.

Participate in the enrollment, training, and matching of tutors with students based on their academic and enrichment needs.

Be available and accessible regularly within a range of flexible hours for related organization communication through various means including email, phone, Zoom, and in-person.

Support related administrative functions as designated.

Qualifications

60+ college credit hours preferably in Business, IT & Computer Systems, Data Collection, or Educational Statistics

​Prior experience working in virtual educational environments such as Zoom

Desired skills: Fluent in technology use including but not limited to Google forms spreadsheets, leadership ability, and data handling

Pay Range and Hours

Paid position based on experience

Requires 15-20 hours per week

Program Assistant (Volunteer & Enrichment Coordination)

Responsibilities​

Qualifications

60+ college credit hours preferably in Business, IT & Computer Systems, Data Collection, or Educational Statistics

​Prior experience working in virtual educational environments such as Zoom

Desired skills: Fluent in technology use including but not limited to Google forms spreadsheets, leadership ability, and data handling

Pay Range and Hours

Paid position based on experience

Requires 15-20 hours per week

Family Development Specialist

Responsibilities​

Develop programs and activities that will support Family Leaders in working toward success for their children in school, the community, and as a family unit.

Build positive relationships with each enrolled family.

Communicate with individuals/groups via phone, virtual meetings, and in-person sessions and workshops.

Advocate for families on issues regarding children's attendance and school enrollment.

Assist students and tutors to increase their successful learning opportunities and experiences.

Qualifications

BSW degree or equivalent education in Counseling or Human Development

Prior experience in performing needs assessments, facilitating well-being contact, assessing stress levels, and providing referrals when needed

Fluent in data collection and report filing systems used by the organization

Fluent in communication via digital and technology-based tools

Must have a means of transportation and be available to work in various settings and locations

Pay Range and Hours

Paid position based on experience

Requires 15-20 hours per week

Program Learning Leaders, Tutors, Mentors & Enrichment Leaders

Responsibilities​

Provide tutoring support to assigned students in a 1:1 or small group setting virtual or on-site.

Complete daily data reports as designated to track progress and impact of provided services.

Mentor or coach small groups of students during enrichment activities.

Qualifications (Paid Positions)*

60+ college credit hours

Must have high content knowledge base for working with K-12 students

Responsibilities

BA degree preferred in Education, Human Development, or Business Management or demonstrated professional management experience.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Prior experience working in virtual educational environments such as Zoom and be responsible for Zoom operation and Zoom tutoring teams.

60+ college credit hours preferably in Business, IT & Computer Systems, Data Collection, or
Educational Statistics

Prior experience working in virtual educational environments such as Zoom

Responsibilities

60+ college credit hours preferably in Business, IT & Computer Systems, Data Collection, or
Educational Statistics

Prior experience working in virtual educational environments such as Zoom

Responsibilities

Program Learning Leaders, Tutors,
Mentors & Enrichment Leaders

Responsibilities

Responsibilities