Description:
The Afterschool and Summer Days Coordinator is responsible for creating a positive and well-run program environment for elementary school students. The position oversees various parts of the afterschool program, from coordinating volunteers and meals to preparing spaces, managing classrooms, and maintaining accurate records. The position is responsible for student safety and must have strong situational awareness, good judgment, and the ability to respond calmly when challenges arise. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, works well as part of a team, and takes pride in creating an environment where students feel safe, welcomed, supported, and valued. Above all, they are committed to serving students with consistency, care, and enthusiasm throughout the school year and Summer Days program.
Duties:
- This position is Part-Time and requires reliable availability within the following schedule:
- Monday – Thursday. 3:00pm – 6:00pm
- Coordinate and schedule volunteers, ensuring appropriate volunteer coverage and clearly communicate schedules, responsibilities, and program needs
- Coordinate student meals, including scheduling, preparation, serving, cleanup, and maintaining accurate meal-related records
- Manage classroom environments and student behavior, establishing clear expectations and supporting a safe, respectful, and engaging atmosphere
- Prepare and organize program spaces, ensuring classrooms are clean, welcoming, and equipped with the materials and supplies needed for daily activities
- Prioritize student and facility safety, maintaining awareness of student needs, ensuring appropriate supervision, and identifying potential safety concerns
- Coordinate student transportation at beginning and end of the program, picking up students from their school, dropping off students at designated locations and following established safety and communication procedures.
- Be present and actively participate in the Summer Days summer program, supporting daily operations, student supervision, activities, meals, and overall program safety
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years’ experience in school, afterschool or summer program experience highly preferred
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage schedules, meals, materials, student needs, and multiple priorities in a busy environment
- Flexible and adaptable, able to adjust quickly to changing student needs, schedules, staffing, and unexpected situations
- Patient and encouraging, able to provide clear expectations and positive guidance while maintaining classroom boundaries
- Strong communicator, able to communicate clearly and respectfully with students, families, volunteers, and team members
- Team-oriented, willing to collaborate, support others, and contribute wherever needed to help the program succeed
- Positive and energetic, bringing enthusiasm, creativity, and a welcoming presence to the program each day
- Committed to the well-being and growth of students, with a desire to create an environment where every student feels safe, known, supported, and valued
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