Our staff work on school campuses across East Contra Costa County, mentoring students, leading restorative circles and building the relationships that keep young people in school.
You’ll be based at a partner school, working directly with students, teachers and administrators.
Trained in restorative practice
New staff complete onboarding in restorative justice, social-emotional learning and trauma-informed care.
Rooted in community
We serve first-generation, low-income and students of color, with a focus on young Black men, in the communities many of our staff come from.
Open roles
Current openings
Every role is open as full-time or part-time during the school year, Monday through Friday. All roles require DOJ LiveScan fingerprinting, TB screening and any clearances your school site requires.
Program Coordinator
Deer Valley High School · AntiochFull-time or part-time$25–$27/hour
Lead the Change the Narrative Project on campus: academic check-ins, Mindfulness Mondays, restorative circles and daily truancy diversion support, using our Three L Theory (Losses, Lessons, Legacy).
Full description
What you'll do
20%
Academic Support
Provide one-on-one academic support every Tuesday, reviewing grades, academic progress, and overall student well-being.
Develop and distribute progress packets with tailored resources and strategies for students, teachers, and parents to enhance academic achievement.
Conduct 5–10 classroom observations to assess student engagement, identify struggles, and provide feedback to support improvement.
Coordinate college field trips, career exploration activities, and guest speakers to expand students' exposure to future opportunities.
15%
Social-Emotional Support
Implement “Mindfulness Mondays” to introduce and practice mindfulness techniques that build emotional regulation and stress management skills.
Design and deliver SEL curriculum that connects students' lived experiences to academic content and fosters social-emotional growth.
Integrate the Three L Theory (Losses, Lessons, Legacy) into lessons and student reflection.
20%
Restorative Justice & Mediation Circles
Facilitate regular restorative justice circles to promote open dialogue, build community, and constructively address conflict.
Train educators and staff in restorative practices to strengthen school-wide implementation and conflict resolution capacity.
Design and facilitate harm, healing, prevention, and re-entry circles as needed.
25%
Diversion Program – Truancy Intervention
Provide daily, on-site support to engage students who are chronically truant, roaming campus, or disrupting the learning environment.
Build trust and connection with students while addressing root causes of disengagement through daily check-ins, conflict resolution strategies, and consistent accountability.
Facilitate a structured SEL space using the 3L Theory, helping students reflect on personal and academic challenges, identify barriers to success, and develop emotional intelligence and academic motivation.
10%
Parent & Family Engagement
Call or text parents weekly regarding student participation and progress.
Share classroom observation reports with families and conduct at least one parent meeting per semester.
Create and maintain an annual calendar of parent engagement activities.
10%
Data Collection, Reporting & Administrative Coordination
Administer pre- and post-program student and administrator surveys.
Meet weekly with school administrators to review academic and social-emotional data.
Track behavior referrals, attendance, and engagement data to identify themes and inform intervention strategies.
Maintain program documentation and develop the annual student activity calendar.
What you'll bring
Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Child Development, Sociology, or a related field (or 90 credits from an accredited 4-year institution).
Minimum 1 year of experience in youth development, restorative justice, community organizing, or student engagement with high school/middle school-aged youth.
Demonstrated experience facilitating restorative circles, workshops, or mentoring programs.
Familiarity with truancy/attendance intervention systems, IEPs, and 504 plans, or willingness to be trained.
Must be able to meet weekly (virtually or in person) with school administrators and care teams.
Must pass DOJ LiveScan/fingerprinting, TB screening, and other site-specific clearances.
Bilingual preferred; valid driver's license preferred for field trip coordination.
Reports to the Program Director.
Bilingual Program Coordinator
Kennedy High School · RichmondFull-time or part-time$25–$27/hour
The same Program Coordinator role, for a bilingual coordinator who can connect with students and families in English and Spanish.
Full description
What you'll do
20%
Academic Support
Provide one-on-one academic support every Tuesday, reviewing grades, academic progress, and overall student well-being.
Develop and distribute progress packets with tailored resources and strategies for students, teachers, and parents to enhance academic achievement.
Conduct 5–10 classroom observations to assess student engagement, identify struggles, and provide feedback to support improvement.
Coordinate college field trips, career exploration activities, and guest speakers to expand students' exposure to future opportunities.
15%
Social-Emotional Support
Implement “Mindfulness Mondays” to introduce and practice mindfulness techniques that build emotional regulation and stress management skills.
Design and deliver SEL curriculum that connects students' lived experiences to academic content and fosters social-emotional growth.
Integrate the Three L Theory (Losses, Lessons, Legacy) into lessons and student reflection.
20%
Restorative Justice & Mediation Circles
Facilitate regular restorative justice circles to promote open dialogue, build community, and constructively address conflict.
Train educators and staff in restorative practices to strengthen school-wide implementation and conflict resolution capacity.
Design and facilitate harm, healing, prevention, and re-entry circles as needed.
25%
Diversion Program – Truancy Intervention
Provide daily, on-site support to engage students who are chronically truant, roaming campus, or disrupting the learning environment.
Build trust and connection with students while addressing root causes of disengagement through daily check-ins, conflict resolution strategies, and consistent accountability.
Facilitate a structured SEL space using the 3L Theory, helping students reflect on personal and academic challenges, identify barriers to success, and develop emotional intelligence and academic motivation.
10%
Parent & Family Engagement
Call or text parents weekly regarding student participation and progress.
Share classroom observation reports with families and conduct at least one parent meeting per semester.
Create and maintain an annual calendar of parent engagement activities.
10%
Data Collection, Reporting & Administrative Coordination
Administer pre- and post-program student and administrator surveys.
Meet weekly with school administrators to review academic and social-emotional data.
Track behavior referrals, attendance, and engagement data to identify themes and inform intervention strategies.
Maintain program documentation and develop the annual student activity calendar.
What you'll bring
Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Child Development, Sociology, or a related field (or 90 credits from an accredited 4-year institution).
Minimum 1 year of experience in youth development, restorative justice, community organizing, or student engagement with high school/middle school-aged youth.
Demonstrated experience facilitating restorative circles, workshops, or mentoring programs.
Familiarity with truancy/attendance intervention systems, IEPs, and 504 plans, or willingness to be trained.
Must be able to meet weekly (virtually or in person) with school administrators and care teams.
Must pass DOJ LiveScan/fingerprinting, TB screening, and other site-specific clearances.
Bilingual preferred; valid driver's license preferred for field trip coordination.
Reports to the Program Director.
Program Coordinator
Antioch Middle School · AntiochFull-time or part-time$23–$25/hour
Support middle school students with academic check-ins, SEL lessons, restorative circles and family engagement, and help reduce truancy and campus disruptions.
Full description
What you'll do
20%
Academic Support
Provide one-on-one academic support every Tuesday, reviewing grades, academic progress, and overall student well-being.
Develop and distribute progress packets with tailored resources and strategies for students, teachers, and parents to enhance academic achievement.
Conduct 5–10 classroom observations to assess student engagement, identify struggles, and provide feedback to support improvement.
Coordinate college field trips, career exploration activities, and guest speakers to expand students' exposure to future opportunities.
15%
Social-Emotional Support
Implement “Mindfulness Mondays” to introduce and practice mindfulness techniques that build emotional regulation and stress management skills.
Design and deliver SEL curriculum that connects students' lived experiences to academic content and fosters social-emotional growth.
Integrate the Three L Theory (Losses, Lessons, Legacy) into lessons and student reflection.
20%
Restorative Justice & Mediation Circles
Facilitate regular restorative justice circles to promote open dialogue, build community, and constructively address conflict.
Train educators and staff in restorative practices to strengthen school-wide implementation and conflict resolution capacity.
Design and facilitate harm, healing, prevention, and re-entry circles as needed.
25%
Diversion Program – Truancy Intervention
Provide daily, on-site support to engage students who are chronically truant, roaming campus, or disrupting the learning environment.
Build trust and connection with students while addressing root causes of disengagement through daily check-ins, conflict resolution strategies, and consistent accountability.
Facilitate a structured SEL space using the 3L Theory, helping students reflect on personal and academic challenges, identify barriers to success, and develop emotional intelligence and academic motivation.
10%
Parent & Family Engagement
Call or text parents weekly regarding student participation and progress.
Share classroom observation reports with families and conduct at least one parent meeting per semester.
Create and maintain an annual calendar of parent engagement activities.
10%
Data Collection, Reporting & Administrative Coordination
Administer pre- and post-program student and administrator surveys.
Meet weekly with school administrators to review academic and social-emotional data.
Track behavior referrals, attendance, and engagement data to identify themes and inform intervention strategies.
Maintain program documentation and develop the annual student activity calendar.
What you'll bring
Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Child Development, Sociology, or a related field (or 90 credits from an accredited 4-year institution).
Minimum 1 year of experience in youth development, restorative justice, community organizing, or student engagement with high school/middle school-aged youth.
Demonstrated experience facilitating restorative circles, workshops, or mentoring programs.
Familiarity with truancy/attendance intervention systems, IEPs, and 504 plans, or willingness to be trained.
Must be able to meet weekly (virtually or in person) with school administrators and care teams.
Must pass DOJ LiveScan/fingerprinting, TB screening, and other site-specific clearances.
Bilingual preferred; valid driver's license preferred for field trip coordination.
Reports to the Program Director.
Intervention Specialist
Deer Valley High School · AntiochFull-time or part-time$24–$26/hour
Case-manage Tier 3 students, the ones who need the most support. Build individualized 10-week or 4-week progress packets, meet one-on-one, and lead restorative circles and mediation.
Full description
What you'll do
35%
Tier 3 Case Management & One-on-One Support
Identify and case-manage Tier 3 students – those with the highest need for academic, social-emotional, and behavioral support.
Design and manage individualized 10-week or 4-week progress packets to closely monitor academic and social-emotional development and provide targeted interventions.
Conduct regular 1-on-1 pullouts and check-ins focused on personal reflection, emotional regulation, goal setting, and life planning.
Collect and analyze transcripts, report cards, and weekly academic reports to inform individualized case plans.
Create individualized success plans in collaboration with students, families, school counselors, and care teams.
25%
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Support
Deliver SEL lessons and activities that build self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and healthy relationship skills.
Facilitate small-group SEL sessions grounded in BBNG's healing-centered framework, including the Three L Theory (Losses, Lessons, Legacy).
Support students in identifying triggers, developing coping strategies, and processing personal and academic challenges.
Track SEL growth using pre- and post-program reflection tools and assessments.
25%
Restorative Justice & Conflict Mediation
Facilitate restorative circles and mediation sessions for Tier 3 students involved in conflict or harm.
Support conflict resolution between students, and between students and staff, using restorative dialogue.
Document all restorative justice interventions, referrals, and outcomes.
Partner with school administration on restorative alternatives to suspension and exclusionary discipline for referred students.
Develop individualized, restorative behavior-support plans in collaboration with school care teams.
15%
Classroom Observation & Staff Collaboration
Observe Tier 3 students in classroom environments to assess engagement, triggers, and behavior patterns.
Meet with teachers and instructional staff to coordinate wraparound support strategies.
Coach students in self-advocacy – how to effectively communicate with teachers, parents, and school staff.
Support early identification of emerging academic, social-emotional, or behavioral needs to proactively intervene.
What you'll bring
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Child Development, Education, or a related field (or 90 accredited credits from a 4-year institution)
At least 1 year of experience in student engagement, youth development, restorative justice, or program coordination
Demonstrated experience leading or co-facilitating SEL groups, restorative circles, or youth programs
Strong organizational and case-management skills; leadership experience preferred
Familiarity with academic and behavioral intervention plans and progress tracking
Willingness to learn about or experience with IEPs and 504 plans
Ability to meet weekly with school administrators and care teams (virtually or in person)
Must be able to pass DOJ LiveScan/fingerprinting, TB screening, and any other background checks required by school sites
Reports to the Program Director.
How hiring works
What happens after you apply
1
Apply
Send your resume and a few details through our online application.
2
Zoom interview
Meet with our team over Zoom to talk about the role and your experience.
3
Shadow and site visit
Spend time with a staff member at a school site and see how the program runs day to day.
4
Offer and clearances
Receive your offer, then complete LiveScan fingerprinting, TB screening and site clearances.
5
Onboarding
Training in our approach, then your school site assignment.
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