Youth Development Coordinator – Middle School (5th – 8th grade)

El Buen Samaritano • Austin, TX

1d • $50,000

About The Position

The Youth Development Coordinator (YDC) Middle School (5th – 8th grade) is a dynamic, highly motivated professional responsible for fostering the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of youth participants through engaging programming and supportive supervision. This role plays a vital part in creating safe, inclusive spaces that promote positive youth development, academic success, and community connection. The YDC works collaboratively with families, volunteers, and staff to deliver high-quality bilingual (English-Spanish) STEAM and Academic programming while ensuring operational excellence and compliance with organizational standards and funding requirements. In alignment with the organization’s strategic goals, the Youth Development Coordinator plans and delivers multi-generational literacy programming while planning and implementing activities for Youth Education Programs targeting the 5th – 8 th grade group. The YDC supervises groups of children in academic, STEAM, recreational, and enrichment settings, ensuring their safety and promoting a positive learning environment. This position supports the development and execution of a comprehensive program focused on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), special projects, and Health and Wellness, offered during summer camp, after-school hours, and occasionally on weekends. The YDC will lead and coordinate the specific tutoring needs of youth and includes providing bilingual tutoring at various levels (remedial to advance academic subjects). This role requires facilitating summer camp and academic support programming in the Fall and Spring, both in-person and virtually through platforms such as Zoom. The YDC must be bilingual in English and Spanish to effectively communicate with students, families, and community partners. The position operates on a 40-hour weekly schedule, with working hours varying between 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM during the academic year, and a flexible schedule during the summer, including occasional evenings, weekends, and special events. Employees are expected to attend all staff training, professional development activities, and in-person organizational events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Youth Development, Social Work, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with youth in educational or community-based settings.
• Hands-on experience supporting children in both group and one-on-one settings.
• Proven ability to implement teaching strategies that address diverse learning needs, including working with children with learning differences.
• Demonstrate competency in supporting students with math, reading, and other academic subjects at elementary, middle, and high school levels.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in both languages.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse populations, particularly Spanish speakers and English Language Learners (ELL).
• Ability to build trust and rapport with youth, families, and colleagues in a culturally responsive and trauma-informed manner.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn and utilize specialized tools such as Adobe Acrobat and Apricot database.
• Experience using technology for virtual instruction, data management, lesson planning, workshops, and meetings such as Zoom and online education software platforms.
• Ability to create a positive, encouraging environment for young children.
• Strong facilitation skills, capable of engaging youth from diverse backgrounds in interactive and enriching experiences.
• Must pass all required criminal background checks and possess a valid Texas identification.
• Certified in First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain certification within 60 days of hire.
• Commitment to obtaining and maintaining a Food Handlers certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data analysis and program evaluation to guide decision-making and enhance program effectiveness.
• Familiarity with Central Texas communities, schools, and local youth-serving networks.
• Advanced understanding of youth development frameworks, including STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) principles.
• Familiarity with best practice interventions, learning accommodations, and understanding of the needs of students with learning disabilities and neurodivergence.
• Ability to adapt to changing program needs, including hybrid learning environments and flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Implement academic interventions that specifically target Middle School level math and reading proficiency
• Design/administer social emotional support curriculum targeting readiness for transitions into middle school and high school for 5 th and 8 th grade students.
• Assist in the development of supplemental STEM programming aimed at career exposure and subject matter exploration.
• Incorporate practices for educational programming in relation to logic models, key performance metrics, and organizational strategic plans.
• Lead and supervise youth groups in structured academic, recreational, and enrichment activities, ensuring engagement, inclusivity, and alignment with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles.
• Plan, deliver, and adapt age-appropriate in-person and virtual lessons aligned with academic standards and organizational goals, integrating STEM, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and health/wellness principles.
• Conduct student assessments and assist families in completing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) evaluations to identify and address additional family needs through closed-loop referrals to other services.
• Implement assessments and interventions to measure academic preparedness related to literacy, critical thinking, and mathematics for assigned grade levels.
• Deliver supportive supplemental services that aid in the successful completion of middle school and entry into high school.
• Mentor and oversee volunteers, interns, and part-time staff, ensuring their alignment with program goals and fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Act as a point of contact for resolving conflicts or addressing challenges involving students, parents, or staff.
• Contribute to program evaluations, feedback sessions, and strategy meetings to enhance program effectiveness and innovation.
• Collect, analyze, and report program data to measure impact, support funding requirements, and inform continuous program improvements.
• Ensure data collection reflects youth blueprint and strategic plan KPIs
• Deliver parent and participant surveys to measure program progress and success.
• Incorporate youth voice by engaging participants in program design and decision-making to promote empowerment and ownership.
• Actively model and promote positive behaviors, including teamwork, respect, resilience, and healthy habits.
• Provide training and guidance on best practices for working with youth, including DEI-focused, trauma-informed, and youth-centric approaches.
• Utilize trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices to support the diverse needs of participants.
• Collaborate with peers and leadership to develop innovative programming that reflects the evolving needs of youth participants and families.
• Maintain proper Safeguarding guidelines throughout all programming.
• Participate in regular training and professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in youth development, SEL, and educational programming.
• Maintain program schedules, ensuring all operational, safety, and compliance standards are consistently met.
• Manage supplies and resources, including preparing purchase requests, tracking inventory, and ensuring materials align with program goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment that fosters learning and growth.
• Oversee student registration, maintain accurate records, and prepare class attendance, registration, and individualized education plans for each participant.
• Ensure all student records are updated and securely maintained in the organization’s database.
• Adhere to established money management policies when recording monetary transactions such as registration fees or book purchases.
• Collaborate with families to set individualized student goals, track progress, and celebrate milestones.
• Organize and facilitate family workshops, engagement events, and community outreach activities to support student recruitment and retention.
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, and schools, ensuring program activities align with academic and social-emotional needs.
• Build and sustain positive, collaborative relationships with community partners, local schools, and other stakeholders.
• Provide additional support across the education department as needed, including assisting with program events on weekends.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet program and organizational needs.
• Participates in emergency response operations as needed to address community disasters.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision), with 85% of the medical premium covered by the Organization
• A 403(b)-retirement plan is offered, for which you will be immediately eligible. El Buen will match employee contributions dollar for dollar, up to 4%
• El Buen will make a retirement contribution of 5% of earnings ( must enroll )
• Employer paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Time Off Including 8 paid holidays are observed each year, plus Thanksgiving Week (Fall Break), Winter Break in December ( up to 10 days ) through New Year’s Day
• Accrual of a total of 80 hours annual vacation time
• Accrual of 1 day of sick leave per month of service (12 days per year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level