Student Support Aide

Fecha de publicación: 9/17/2026
Tipo de puesto: Independent Contractor
Ubicación: Based out of Minneapolis, MN

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.

Student Support Aides provide one-on-one assistance to students who 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 have a positive experience.

This independent contractor role supports Monday evening Laboratorio de tecnología de bicicletas classes from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, from October 5–November 9. 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 

Apoyo al estudiante

• 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
• Assist with classroom setup and cleanup as needed
• Collaborate with Project Success staff, contractors, and volunteers to create an environment that is welcoming and accessible to students with special needs
• Develop and sustain relationships with students enrolled in Institute Certificate programming
• Escalate any student behavior issues to the Program Manager – Certificates to ensure physical and emotional safety and respect to students, staff, volunteers, and contractors
• When no student requiring one-on-one support is present, assist with the general execution of classroom activities and operations

Misión, Visión y Valores + Inclusión, Diversidad, Equidad y Accesibilidad

We are looking for individuals that are passionate about the success of our students and share the mission, vision, and values of Project Success. 

Misión:Proyecto Éxito motiva e inspira a los jóvenes a soñar con el futuro, les ayuda a tomar pasos para llegar allí y les brinda las herramientas que necesitan para alcanzar sus metas. 

Visión:Todo niño que ingrese a la escuela secundaria se graduará de la escuela secundaria con un plan para su futuro y tendrá las habilidades y la confianza que lo acompañarán durante el resto de su vida. 

Valores: 

¡Los niños primero!	Confiabilidad, seguridad y confianza
Un entorno sin prejuicios	Voluntad de crecer y cambiar
El amor es la clave	Desarrollar relaciones saludables
Comunicación clara y abierta	Mantener la excelencia

Compromiso con la Inclusión, la Diversidad, la Equidad y la Accesibilidad (IDEA):  
Proyecto Éxito se esfuerza por conectar a los estudiantes con su propósito mediante la creación de programas que realmente beneficien a nuestros estudiantes y familias. Visualizamos un Proyecto Éxito donde la inclusión, la diversidad, la equidad y la accesibilidad estén plenamente integradas en todo lo que hacemos. Somos una organización que se preocupa profundamente por los estudiantes, las familias y la comunidad, comparte nuestros valores y está comprometida con la lucha continua contra el racismo y los principios de IDEA. 

Ideal Candidate Attributes

Tenga en cuenta que, si bien las siguientes cualificaciones son las preferidas para este puesto, no esperamos que una sola persona las posea todas. Recomendamos encarecidamente a personas con una amplia gama de formación, experiencia y habilidades que se postulen.

• High school degree or GED required
• 1+ years of experience working directly with young people with special needs and a variety of backgrounds
• Knowledge of best practices for supporting young people with disabilities, including behavior support and de-escalation techniques
• 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 Misión, Visión y Valores 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

Detalles del puesto

This is an independent contractor position supporting our Fall Baking Certificate class from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the Project Success building, starting September 30th, 2026. 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.

Fall Semester (6 sessions)
October 5, 2026 – November 9, 2026

Winter Semester (6 sessions)
January 11, 2027 – March 1, 2027 (no class 1/18 & 2/15)

Spring Semester (6 sessions)
April 12, 2027 – May 17, 2027

Para aplicar

Envíe por correo electrónico lo siguiente a [email protected] with a subject line including the name of the position, addressed to the Senior Program Manager – Institute, Emily Vang:

• Reanudar
• Tell us why you are interested in this position, including any relevant experiences
• Referencias
• Dónde escuchaste sobre nosotros y/o encontraste la publicación de trabajo

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

Project Success se dedica a formar un equipo diverso e inclusivo. ¡Animamos a postularse a candidatos con una amplia variedad de orígenes y niveles de experiencia!