WAYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
JOB POSTING
Title: BASE Site Coordinator
Position Type: Full-time, Hourly, Non-exempt
Department: Wayland School Community Program
Location: Claypit Hill Elementary School
Reports to: WSCP Director
Position Summary:
Wayland School Community Programs (WSCP) seeks a dedicated and experienced professional to serve as the Best After School Experience (BASE) Site Coordinator at Claypit Hill Elementary School. The Site Coordinator is responsible for planning, supervising, and implementing a high-quality, developmentally appropriate K–5 after-school program that reflects BASE's philosophy and mission. The Coordinator ensures a safe, nurturing, and engaging extended-day environment, leads staff, supports families, and collaborates closely with school administration.
Duties and Responsibilities (Not limited to):
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Lead the after-school team in developing and implementing developmentally appropriate programming.
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Plan, organize, and oversee after-school activities and group transitions.
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Create and maintain a nurturing, inclusive, and safe environment for all children.
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Provide instructional support activities to enhance the extended day learning environment.
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Maintain master rosters for the Extended Day site, including schedule changes and new enrollments.
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Track daily attendance and ensure accurate documentation.
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Collect and manage Extended Day paperwork and registrations.
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Supervise site staffing and coordinate scheduling around absences and changes.
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Track and report weekly payroll for on-site staff.
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Create supply lists and assist in monitoring site supply needs.
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Communicate regularly with the administration regarding site needs and updates.
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Regularly check and respond to email and phone messages from families, school staff, and the Community Education office.
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Supervise, observe, mentor, and evaluate staff performance annually.
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Coordinate and facilitate site staff meetings as needed.
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Ensure staff maintain program standards, expectations, and safety protocols.
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Serve as the primary BASE liaison with building administration.
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Answer questions from families via email and phone regarding site-specific matters.
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Provide ongoing site-specific communication to families throughout the year.
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Communicate professionally with parents, staff, and, when necessary, legal authorities.
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Ensure health and safety procedures are followed
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Demonstrate knowledge of child development principles and behavior management practices.
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Manage student behavior with positive, consistent strategies.
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Recognize and address concerns related to students’ social, emotional, or physical well-being.
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Maintain confidentiality of all student and school information at all times.
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Demonstrate patience, flexibility, creativity, sound judgment, and sensitivity in response to changing situations.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Wayland School Community Programs.
Qualifications:
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Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
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Special Education Experience
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Knowledge of child development theory and principles.
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Ability to supervise and support a team in a collaborative environment.
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Demonstrated knowledge of first aid and CPR principles and practices.
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Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, or related field preferred.
Minimum of (4) years of leadership and activity planning experience.
Current First Aid, CPR, CPI, Safety Care, and Epi-Pen training required (or willingness to obtain).
Special Education experience preferred.
Pay: $37.52 - $42.62 per hour, based on qualification and experience
Work Schedule:
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193-day position (10 months)
35 hours per week -
Assigned Hours: 10:45 AM – 6:15 PM (7.5 total hours per day) and Includes a mandatory, 30-minute unpaid and duty-free meal break to be taken daily 7.0 paid hours
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The daily schedule includes both direct student program hours and dedicated administrative/preparatory time. No additional hours outside of this daily schedule are authorized without prior written approval from the Director.
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After-school hours aligned with the elementary school dismissal schedule
Includes early release days and required professional development days
Wayland Public Schools (WPS) provides a desirable benefits package for full-time employees which include: health, employer sponsored Health Savings Account, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b), Dependent Care Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, and participation in retirement pension boards.
WPS is an equal opportunity employer committed to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that any individual within the District who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision understands that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, ancestry, military status, disability or pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit, and ability. WPS proudly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.
