A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.
Edustaff Positions/Youth Development Worker (Bearcats Beyond the Bell)
Date Posted:
2/19/2026
Location:
Bearcats Beyond the Bell (21st Century) Great things are happening at Battle Creek Public Schools! Battle Creek Public Schools (BCPS) is located in Calhoun County, Michigan (between Chicago and Detroit), serving the City of Battle Creek as well as parts of Emmett, Pennfield and Bedford townships, and the City of Springfield. With a bold goal of achieving 100% success for every Bearcat, we offer a broad range of educational experiences to meet the individual needs of students at all levels, including experiential learning, individualized instruction, advanced and accelerated curricula, and outdoor education. In 2017, BCPS received an historic investment from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and we are continuing our transformation plan, advancing bold, top-to-bottom changes to provide a world-class career, college, and community-ready education for every student, in every grade, at every school. and join the Bearcat family!
Please note:
This position is employed by Edustaff, the district's staffing partner.
Position Summary:
A Bearcats Beyond The Bell Youth Development Worker (YDW) is an educator that provides fun, positive and enriching afterschool experiences for students during the BCPS Bearcats Beyond the Bell Community Learning Centers Program. A YDW creates and facilitates programming for students at elementary and secondary school sites. A YDW collaborates with other YDWs and the Extended Learning Coordinator of their site to deliver engaging, hands-on activities that enhance a child's reading, writing, math, science and social-emotional learning skills.
Position Responsibilities:
Serve as a positive role model Support students SEL skills during during summer Facilitate engaging programming activities
Qualifications:
High School Diploma required. Post high school education preferred. Educational background in math, STEM, arts, literacy backgrounds preferred. Demonstrated experience working with youth development program(s)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to pay close attention to and manage details while maintaining focus on the big picture Ability to organize and prioritize Understand and embrace diversity and inclusion
Salary:
$17.00 per hour
Schedule:
37 weeks, 16-21 hours a week: 1 hour for morning program (optional), 4 hours a day for after school, start and end time vary by site, 4 days a week.
SCHOOL SAFETY CLEARANCE
The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees required for this check (estimated $73.00) are the responsibility of the successful applicant. The Battle Creek Public School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, handicap, sex, age, religion, national origin, weight, height, or marital status in its employment practices.
