POSITION: After School Program Coordinator REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer Bridges is an inclusive early childhood and elementary school and we are seeking individuals who are interested in supporting staff and students involved in our before and aftercare programs. Our classrooms are culturally and linguistically diverse and include students with special needs. Bridges' mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. Our developmentally appropriate, student and family-centered educational approach nurtures students to expand their developmental skills, to build a foundation for life-long learning. Bridges Public Charter School is expanding into an elementary program. TIME COMMITMENT/WORK HOURS: The After School Coordinator position is a full-time, 10-month position. The working hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. The After School Program Coordinator should be an extremely organized and responsible individual. Please note that during the extended day program, you may be working in ratio , leading and personally executing the program, when experiencing a high number of scheduled staff absences. Aftercare staff provide a safe, supervised, and nurturing environment for children after school hours. Responsibilities include supervising activities, assisting with homework, managing behavior, communicating with parents, and maintaining a clean and organized space. The coordinator will assist in administering and supervising the Before & After School Program. Responsible for supporting operations, staff development, and ensuring student safety following school policies and protocols. The After School Program Coordinator will report to the Chief Operating Officer and will work on a consistent basis to improve and enhance our extended care program. QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have a AA/AS (required) or BA/BS degree (preferred) in education or a related field.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Have experience working in an after-school or out-of-school time position.
- Have experience managing adults.
- Have experience working with students with special needs.
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, community members, and staff members.
- Demonstrate strong skills in partnering with other team members and families.
- Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
- Have a track record of being a team player and community-minded.
- Be committed to his/her own learning.
- Have excellent time-management skills, attention to details, and ability to work independently.
- Have a passion for urban public schools.
- Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinate enrollment and use the platform (EZChildTrack)
- Update and manage the student information system as needed (i.e., attendance, behavior incident reporting)
- Support with creating classroom lists and coordinating tracking
- Creating staffing patterns and schedules for staff
- Coordinate additional administrative components of the program, such as appropriate reporting, attendance tracking, maintaining snack counts, and submitting any necessary compliance documentation.
- Be a support for aftercare staff; impartial and fair; create a team environment that encourages open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents, or coworkers.
- Initiate and maintain positive relationships with school staff.
- Reviewing and preparing staff and student files to meet program licensing regulations.
- Supporting work for the school's day care subsidy application.
- Leading aftercare staff meetings weekly at both campuses. Date to be determined.
- Conducting formal and informal classroom observations monthly.
- Developing lesson plans for the aftercare program on monthly topics, 3 activities a week. After care staff will develop 2 plans weekly.
- Assisting with interviewing and hiring before and aftercare staff.
- Working with staff on professional development - planning and leading training
- Record keeping and reporting of student attendance.
- Billing/invoicing related to before and after school payments and fees, as well as other school program fees (meals, field trip fees).
- Participating in First Aid/CPR Training.
- Other duties as assigned
COMPENSATION: Salary is based on experience - salary range is $40,000 - $50,000 annually In addition to your salary, which is paid on a bi-weekly schedule, you are eligible for the following: DC Sick Leave: You will receive 1 hour of DC Sick time for every 37 hours worked. This position is not eligible for Bridges benefits. To ensure safety for all students, all staff members will be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees. Bridges is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Bridges is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.