Assistant Youth Program Facilitator

Keystone Community Services•St Paul, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

An Assistant Youth Program Facilitator supports Keystone staff in delivering high-quality out-of-school-time programming for youth enrolled in Keystone’s Community Kids and Teen Tutor programs. This is a year-round position that follows the Saint Paul Public Schools calendar during the school year and operates full programming during the summer. Candidates selected for each role can choose their preferred worksite. Hours vary by location and may change during the summer session. During the school year, Community Kids is scheduled Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m., at West 7th Street Community Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Teen Tutor is scheduled Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., at McDonough Recreation Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The position is regular, part-time, up to 20 hours per week, non-exempt, and pays $18 per hour. It reports to the Community Kids Program Manager or Teen Tutor Program Coordinator. This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Requirements

Completion of one year of post-secondary education with coursework in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or another related field.
Valid Minnesota driver’s license and ability to drive agency vehicles.
Previous experience working in a youth enrichment setting.
Strong lesson-planning, classroom-management, and youth-engagement skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
Experience coordinating across multiple programs or departments.
Ability to participate in youth program activities; the role may require lifting and moving program supplies and frequent standing and walking around a classroom, gym, or playground.
Ability to assist students with homework and communicate professionally with Keystone staff, youth and families, community residents, and staff from other organizations.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in a second language such as Amharic, Tigrinya, Somali, or Spanish.
Experience with Extended Day Learning or school-based partnerships.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, developing, and implementing age-appropriate academic support, enrichment, and recreational activities for summer programming.
Coordinate daily program schedules and ensure they align with SPPS Extended Day learning goals.
Use student participation and assessment data to inform lesson planning and program improvements.
Collaborate with the Youth Services Director and colleagues to connect families with Keystone services and support.
Assist with planning and facilitating family events and meetings.
Assist with registration materials, program schedules, and outreach efforts.
Monitor student health needs, allergies, and emergency protocols.
Ensure safe arrivals and departures for youth.
Assist with transportation coordination for daily programming and field trips, including driving agency vehicles as needed.
Participate in supervision, trainings, department meetings, and agency initiatives.
Contribute to continuous program improvement and staff development.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.