The Brooklyn Center Community School (BCCS) District seeks applicants to join our team for school year 26-27 as a STEP/ LEAP Activities Instructor. STEP/ LEAP Activities Instructors are responsible for leading groups of up to 25 youth in high-quality enrichment activities in such areas as youth leadership, art, music, physical activity, entrepreneurship, etc.

BCCS is looking for applicants driven to uphold our Mission: To become a justice-centered 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

Ideal candidates will possess the skills to: build genuine relationships with students, encourage social/emotional learning through mentorship, thoughtfully plan and implement impactful activities, set boundaries and address behavior concerns with students.

Sites, Days, and Hours:

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

Program dates: 9/21/2026-05/27/2027

Available shifts: M-Th, 3:00-4:15pm at BCE / M-Th, 6:00-7:45am and 3:30-5:00pm at BCS. Shifts are flexible and will be scheduled with the Site Coordinator.

Requirements: Previous experience leading activities with elementary and/or secondary school students
Pay: $25.00/ hr

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

We're not a community on the fringe, we're a community moving toward a center. Moving in unison with a shift in cultural expectations.
Our voice and achievement will not be disqualified, we're moving toward a change in history and hearts.
Standing FRONT AND CENTER so we are seen and heard.

Application Process:
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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.

STEP / LEAP Activities Instructor