Student Support Aide

We are 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

Student Support Aides provide one-on-one assistance to students who may need additional support as they build critical life and career skills through the Project Success Certificate classes. They assist in areas as directed by the student to help them learn safely and enjoy their experience. This independent contractor role supports Monday and Tuesday evening classes from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, running January 12 – March 27, 2026. There is a possibility of contract renewal based on program needs.

Our ideal candidate has experience working with people with disabilities, 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
• 1+ years of experience working directly with young people with special need
• Experience working with young people from a variety of backgrounds
• Ability to build and nurture trusting relationships with young people and staff 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 supporting Bike Tech (Mondays) and Budget-Friendly Cooking (Tuesdays) certificate classes each week throughout the winter semester. Classes take place from 4:30 – 6:30 PM at the Project Success office. 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
• Evening hours from 4:00 –7:00 PM
• There is an opportunity to renew contracts based on program needs.
• Winter Semester: January 12, 2026 – March 27, 2026
• Spring Semester: April 6, 2026 – June 10, 2026

TO APPLY

Please email the following to 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

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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

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• In order to be considered for this position, you will need to email your application materials to the email address provided in the posting. Have you completed this step?

Work Location: In person