Build Futures. Protect Youth.
The Unique Scholars Institute is looking for dedicated adults who are committed to safety, accountability, and the development of young people. Every role starts with trust — and trust starts with our Staff Safety Workshop.
Safety Is Not Optional
Every adult who works with youth through The Unique Scholars Institute must meet our screening standards and complete our Staff Safety Workshop Assessment before beginning youth-facing work.
Roles We Fill
We recruit for the following positions across all four program pillars.
Instructors & Coaches
Lead enrichment programs in reading, athletics, college prep, and mentorship for youth ages 4–24.
Mentors
Provide one-on-one guidance through the US Beyond Breakfast mentorship program.
Volunteers
Support programming, events, and community engagement across all four pillars.
Program Support Staff
Assist with logistics, enrollment, and daily program operations.
Staff Safety Workshop Assessment
A rigorous, multi-module training and assessment that verifies your understanding of the institute's safety policies, conduct standards, emergency protocols, and communication expectations.
Safety Policies & Practices
Understand screening standards, youth protection, supervision, and reporting.
Staff Conduct & Boundaries
Learn professional boundaries, communication rules, and conduct expectations.
Emergency Response
Master emergency protocols for medical, weather, missing child, and security events.
Parent Trust & Communication
Build family confidence through consistent, transparent communication.
Scenario Evaluation
Apply judgment in realistic supervision, boundary, and escalation scenarios.
Final Assessment & Acknowledgment
Demonstrate readiness and sign your commitment to the institute's standards.
After Completing the Workshop
Once you pass the assessment and sign the standards acknowledgment, your completion is reviewed by our HR team. Approved staff receive clearance for youth-facing work.
HR Review
Your results are reviewed and approved before clearance.
Certification
Passed staff receive a documented workshop completion status.
Annual Renewal
All staff must complete annual renewal to maintain clearance.
Ready to Join Our Mission?
Begin the Staff Safety Workshop Assessment to take the first step toward serving youth through The Unique Scholars Institute.