K-5 Academic Success Lead

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short/Long-term disability

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota is seeking an Academic Success Coordinator to design, develop, and implement a comprehensive Academic Success program focused on K-5 academics at a club in St. Cloud, MN.

The role emphasizes mentorship, curriculum oversight, and FERPA compliance. Responsibilities include supervising tutoring initiatives, partnering with the Life & Workforce Readiness Coordinator for field trips, and ensuring programs meet grant requirements and BGCA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to promote and encourage youth participation across all programs.
• Ensure staff consistently apply Positive Youth Development (PYD) techniques.
• Model professional behavior and provide guidance to youth and staff.
• Actively engage with youth during programming to foster trust and connection.
• Serve as a primary adult mentor, cultivating meaningful relationships with Club youth.
• Support staff in building mentoring relationships and maintaining a safe, inclusive space.
• Oversee the development of age-appropriate educational curriculum that includes academic support, tutoring, and youth voice.
• Ensure all programs align with BGCA standards and exceed grant expectations.
• Monitor curriculum implementation and provide coaching to staff as needed.
• Supervise academic support initiatives, including homework help and K–3 literacy programming.
• Guide staff in helping youth set and achieve academic goals.
• Collaborate with the Life & Workforce Readiness Coordinator to plan academic field trips, business tours, and college visits.
• Ensure FERPA compliance and safeguard all academic records.
• Oversee accurate tracking of program participation and outcomes using the Club’s database.
• Lead evaluation efforts using youth surveys and qualitative feedback; prepare and submit grant reports.
• Conduct and document daily safety inspections of program areas.
• Ensure full compliance with grant requirements through participation in training and reporting.
• Lead and participate in all required Club training and staff meetings.
• Foster a productive and collaborative work environment for staff and volunteers.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and support to ensure high-quality program delivery.
• Lead or support special programs and events that enhance youth engagement and community visibility.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by senior leadership.

Skills

Teamwork

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

1 year relevant experience

Job description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota is seeking an Academic Success Coordinator to design, develop, and implement a comprehensive Academic Success program focused on K-5 academics at a club in St. Cloud, MN.

The role emphasizes mentorship, curriculum oversight, and FERPA compliance. Responsibilities include supervising tutoring initiatives, partnering with the Life & Workforce Readiness Coordinator for field trips, and ensuring programs meet grant requirements and BGCA standards.