Assistant youth program facilitator

Come work for Keystone to support our mission of strengthening the capacity of individuals and families to improve their quality of life.

Keystone employees enjoy:

• A Flexible Workplace
• Great Work Culture
• Comprehensive job related training
• Growth Opportunities

Position Description:

A Youth Program Assistant Facilitator supports the Youth Program Facilitators in delivering high quality out-of-school time programming for youth enrolled in Keystone’s Community Kids program.

This is a year-round position that follows the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) calendar during the school year and operates full programming during the summer session.

The anticipated hours for this position will range from: Monday - Friday: 2:30pm - 6:30pm.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Essential Functions

95% Program Facilitation

Program Coordination & Lesson Planning

• Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of age-appropriate academic support, enrichment, and recreational activities for summer programming.
• Coordinates daily program schedules and ensures alignment with SPPS Extended Day learning goals.
• Uses Student participation and assessment data to inform lesson planning and program improvements.
• Collaborates with Youth Services Director and colleagues to connect families to Keystone services and support.
• Assists with planning and facilitating family events and meetings.
• Assists with registration materials, program schedules, and outreach efforts.

Health, Safety, & Transportation

• Maintains awareness of student health needs, allergies, and emergency protocols.
• Ensures safe arrivals and departures of youth.
• Assists with transportation coordination for daily programming and field trips, including driving agency vehicles as needed.

Professional Development

• Participates in supervision, trainings, department meetings, and agency initiatives.
• Contributes to continuous program improvement and staff development.

5% - Other Duties

• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid Minnesota’s Drivers 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical/Mental Requirements & Equipment Used

Physical working conditions require that the person be able to participate in youth program activities. May require lifting and moving program supplies. During program, frequent standing and walking around classroom, gym, or playground is required. Driving a Keystone vehicle is a requirement of this position.

Mental requirements include ability to assist students with homework; and verbal communication ability to professionally interact with Keystone staff, youth, and families, community residents and staff from other organizations.

The above statements are not intended to encompass all the functions and qualifications of this position. Rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.