Middle School Youth Program Site Supervisor

School District 197; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend through Great Start Grant

Job summary

School District 197 is seeking a Middle School Youth Program Site Supervisor to oversee a 4 hours/day program (2:00p.m.–6:00 p.m.), Monday through Friday. The role includes planning, supervising paraprofessionals, and coordinating youth activities for middle school students at the Noreen Activity Center, with summers expanding hours up to 40 per week.

Qualified candidates will have experience with youth programs, strong leadership, and skills in Word/Excel/Google Suite.

Qualifications

• One or more years of relevant work experience in education, Youth Program Development or similar or school age care.
• Experience working with middle school age children.
• Experience working with children with special needs.
• Strong leadership skills in program development and evaluation.
• Experience building successful teams and supervising staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop, maintain and nurture relationships.
• Work effectively in a team environment, ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to adapt willingly to frequent changes in activities, priorities and/or work schedules.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Google Suite.
• CPR, AED and First Aid Certified, CPI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and implement a developmentally appropriate program per district guidelines.
• Oversee diverse youth programming and activities.
• Write, implement and post daily lesson plans.
• Lead and mentor paraprofessionals through coaching and on-site observations.
• Plan monthly staff meetings and communications with parents and staff.
• Supervise students and ensure a safe, engaging environment.
• Conduct emergency drills and supervise off-site field trips as needed.
• Assist with payroll-related send timesheets and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

Word

Excel

Google Suite

Job description

Middle School Youth Program Site Supervisor JobID: 6172

• Position Type:
  School Age Care
  
• Date Posted:
  8/17/2026
  
• Location:
  Noreen Activity Center
  

We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it.

Effective immediately we will accept applications for those that are interested in the Middle School Youth Program Site Supervisor. This is a 4 hours/day position Monday - Friday, 2:00p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (20 hrs/week). This position is a 12 month position which includes up to a 40 hour work week in the summer. Additional prep time will be allotted for planning summer camp.The salary range is $25.17 hour - $27.48/hour based on the 2025-2027 salary schedule for district paraprofessionals. School Age Care employees are eligible for a stipend through the Great Start Compensation Grant. Stipends are based on the number of hours childcare staff work directly with children.

Line of Supervision: Reports directly to the Coordinator and Managers of the School Age Care Program.

Primary Function: To provide quality, age appropriate school age care to middle school youth under
the direction of the Program Coordinator.

Qualifications:
One or more years of relevant work experience in education, Youth Program Development or similar or school age care and knowledge of child development.
Experience working with middle school age children.
Experience working with children with special needs.
Strong leadership skills in program development and evaluation.
Experience building successful teams and supervising staff.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop, maintain and nurture relationships.
Work effectively in a team environment, ability to work as a team member.
Ability to adapt willingly to frequent changes in activities, priorities and/or work schedules.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Word, Excel, Google Suite.
CPR, AED and First Aid Certified, CPI preferred.

Essential School Age Care Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Planning, developing, implementing a developmentally appropriate program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of District 197 School Age Care and the
middle school youth program guidelines.Oversee and implement diverse youth programming, including service learning, youth advisory council, academic enrichment, and character development initiatives.
Write, implement, and post daily lesson plans.
Guide children's behavior in a consistent, positive style following District 197 philosophy.
Ability to anticipate and diffuse problems and disruptive situations.
Oversee and maintain daily schedules, rosters, and accurate counts of children.
Maintain student files and document behavior when appropriate.
Design and maintain a supportive, safe environment.
Lead and mentor School Age Care paraprofessionals through consistent on-site observations and proactive coaching to ensure high-quality program delivery.

Plan and lead regular monthly staff meetings.
Create a positive work environment.
Evaluate program effectiveness through consistent observation, implementing improvements to enhance the student experience.
Communicate on a regular basis with parents/guardians and school district staff.
Create monthly newsletters, parent/family communications.
Supervise and monitor students at all times; supervise indoor and outdoor play, participate when possible.
Implement emergency drills and procedures when needed, including performance of CPR.
Must be available to work non-school days, including non-school day programming
participation and supervision during off-site field trips.
Review and collect send timesheets according to payroll schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must demonstrate positive interpersonal skills and communicate effectively both orally and in writing
with parents/guardians and school staff.
Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students.
Knowledge of emergency procedures.
Must have a high degree of flexibility.
Must have the ability and proven record of reporting to work on a regular and punctual basis.
Maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and others in the conduct of district business and demonstrate team work in daily activities.
Is prompt, timely, and thorough in completing assignments and attending to details accurately and
efficiently.

Physical Requirements:
Physically capable of meeting all performance responsibilities required with students, stooping, bending and kneeling.Presenting information to students and lifting up to 20 pounds.
Must be able to ride a bike and lead groups of kids on biking trips in the community. Will need to learn the BikeMN curriculum. Oversee the School Age Care bike fleet during summer camp.
Frequent:standing, walking, ability to walk two miles on uneven terrain, biking, lifting waist to chest, lifting below waist, carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting/pivot, reaching, simple grasp, firm grasp, fine manipulation, feeling, talking, hearing & visual accommodation.
Occasional:sitting, pushing, pulling, climbing, crawling, and exposure to weather when supervising children during outdoor play time. Ability to accompany children in the water on swimming field trips.