Youth Program Staff

Sylvania; Brooklyn Center, Northern (MN, KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403 (b)/ 457 retirement plans

Pet Insurance

Full service community schools

AllOne Health: Counseling and coaching

Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace

Staff Wellness Opportunities

Kavira Health Clinic onsite care

Good Human Work: Therapy program

Job summary

Brooklyn Center Community Schools is seeking an energetic Youth Program Staff to deliver high-quality Out-of-School Time activities for 26-27. You’ll plan lessons, supervise up to 20 students, and foster a safe, inclusive environment that supports student wellbeing and leadership opportunities.

You’ll collaborate with the Community Schools team, coordinate with families, and assist with snacks, daily needs, and program logistics at BCE and BCMS/BCS locations.

Qualifications

• Create culturally responsive, high-quality OST lesson plans.
• Deliver instruction to up to 20 students at a time.
• Promote student wellbeing and positive program climate.
• Coordinate with partners and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality OST programming to students and support wellbeing.
• Coordinate with the Youth Programs Coordinator and partners.
• Recruit students and oversee leadership opportunities.
• Attend trainings, meetings, and keep records as required.
• Distribute snacks or meals and supervise cafeteria areas.
• Establish effective communication with families, staff and students.

Skills

Lesson planning

Student engagement

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Job description

The Brooklyn Center Community Schools (BCCS) District is seeking applicants to join our Out of School Time Program team for school year 26-27 as a Youth Program Staff. Work is performed under the supervision of the Community Schools Site Coordinator and Instructional Lead.

BCCS is looking for applicants driven to uphold our Mission: To become a justice-center school community who fuels the unique genius of each student.

BCCS Core Values - Written on a foundation of student voice, our district core values communicate the culture and character of Brooklyn Center Community Schools.

• We stand front and center
• We demonstrate passion, pride, and perseverance
• We acknowledge and disrupt oppressive systems
• Our diversity fuels learning
• We fiercely lead in justice-centered educated

Purpose:

The Youth Program Staff will be responsible for supporting the Out-of-School Time (OST) programs. Under the direction of Community Schools Site Coordinator, this key position will assist in building a community of success through increasing the quality of OST programs and student leadership opportunities. The Youth Program Staff will deliver high-quality OST programming to students while supporting their wellbeing, collaborate with community partners, and ensure daily program needs are met.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create culturally responsive, high-quality lesson plans for out-of-school time activities that are tied to program and district goals and initiatives. Provide lesson plans and supply lists to the program coordinator in a timely manner.
• Deliver high-quality instruction in area(s) of expertise with up to 20 students at a time, accommodating differences in developmental styles and learning.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students and colleagues to promote a positive program climate. Ensure the physical, social and emotional safety of all students at all times.
• Support student needs and address behavior concerns from a strengths-based perspective.
• Support the expansion, alignment, and successful implementation of OST programming by completing trainings, assisting in continuous quality improvement data collection (surveys, interviews, etc.) and utilizing best practices for lesson planning and student engagement.
• Assist the nutrition services department by distributing snacks or meals, tracking distribution, and cafeteria supervision.
• Supervise students during unstructured play times.
• Support daily program needs as they arise by being flexible and accommodating.
• Establish effective communication with families, staff, partners and students.
• Assist in coordinating student leadership opportunities in collaboration with the Youth Programs Coordinator and others.
• Represent the community schools team at community engagement events.
• Communicate the Community Schools philosophy and programs to all stakeholders.
• Recruit students for the program.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Sites, Days, and Hours:

Positions available at Brooklyn Center Elementary (BCE) and Brooklyn Center Middle & High School (BCS).

Program days and times are as follows: 9/21/2026-05/27/2027; M-Th, 2:00-4:45pm at BCE / M-Th, 6:00-7:45am or 7:00-8:15am and 3:30-5:00pm at BCS. Additional program hours available later in the evening supporting partner organization Intentions. Exact shifts will be scheduled with your supervisor to include set up and clean up, lesson planning, and staff meeting time.

Pay: $19.00/hour for year one, $21.00/hour for year 2+

Benefits:

• 403 (b)/ 457 retirement plans
• Pet Insurance
• Full service community schools
• AllOne Health: Supportive counseling and coaching
• Breastfeeding Friendly Certified Workplace
• Staff Wellness Opportunities: Annual benefits fair, wellness challenges and campaigns, free yoga and personal trainer sessions
• Kavira Health Clinic: Onsite medical care to help you improve your overall health and wellness. The clinic offers all of the primary care services you would expect from a family physician/general practitioner.
• Good Human Work: Therapy as Needed program

BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Brooklyn Center Community Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Brooklyn Center Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, gender identity and expression, disability, age, or status.