Position: Afterschool Program Coordinator
Supervisor: Director of Afterschool Programs
Location: Washington Village School (Echo Valley Elementary)
Hiring Timeline:
Application open through June 30th.
Interviews will be held in early July.
Offer will be made to selected candidate shortly thereafter.
Purpose: The Afterschool Program Coordinator administers and oversees the delivery of a high-quality afterschool program for students daily, throughout the school year. The Program Coordinator collaborates with the Director, Building Principals, Teachers, Families, and Community Partners, and supervises a staff of Program Facilitators, Assistants, and Paraprofessionals to deliver a program that supports 21st Century Learning and the Common Core State Standards.
Starting Pay: $25.00 per hour; 7 hours per day for 185 days during the school year.
Full time work during the summer months is also available at our summer program sites in Williamstown and Northfield.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Be at least eighteen years of age
- Possess a BA, BS, or Associate’s degree OR…
- Have one of the following:
- At least two years of experience working with school-age children
- Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential
- Vermont Program Director Credential
- Vermont Teacher Licensure
- Master’s Degree in a youth‐related field
- Pass Vermont Agency of Education and Department of Children and Families background and fingerprint checks
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong administrative and organization skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working with children who have a wide range of behaviors, academic abilities, and extracurricular interests.
- Knowledge of Project-Based Learning (PBL), PBiS, Common Core, Restorative Justice and Responsive Classroom preferred.
- Certification in CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Prevention (or willingness to acquire these).
- Knowledge of Google Suite.
- Familiarity with state and federal laws relating to education and child care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Administration
- On-site presence during program time (2:00 to 5:00 during the school year) is required.
- Ensure compliance with school, district, and supervisory union safety, behavior, and academic expectations and regulations.
- Attend orientation, staff meetings, in-services, and professional development as required by the Director of Afterschool Programs
- Coordinate the hiring, training, support, and evaluation of Program Facilitator, Assistant, and Paraeducator staff members.
- Recruit, interview, and train Volunteers to provide meaningful support to programs.
- Manage all aspects of the student registration and enrollment process.
- Maintain student and staff information databases.
- Manage program communications via website, school bulletin boards, and local media outlets.
Program Development and Delivery
- Work with staff to develop dynamic program offerings that reflect student interests and create unique extended-school day learning opportunities.
- Coordinate staff schedule and appropriate learning spaces for all programs.
- Identify opportunities to engage community partners and resources in program offerings.
- Manage inventory and purchases of program supplies.
- Provide daily oversight and support to staff and students to ensure a safe and engaging learning environment.
- Lead enrichment programs as needed.
Student and Family Support
- Communicate with school counselors, classroom teachers, school nurses, and special educators to address student accommodations for IEPs, 504s, and other special plans.
- Implement disciplinary action as needed and lead restorative conflict resolution between students.
- Engage families in the afterschool experience and positive development of their children through special family events, workshops, and support meetings for students.
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
