Part-Time After School Coordinator Jamaica Queens

Splat Lab•New York, NY

9d•$110 - $150•Onsite

About The Position

Splat Lab is seeking a reliable, energetic After School Program Coordinator to help oversee enrichment programming at an elementary school in Jamaica, Queens. This is a hands-on, part-time leadership role for someone who enjoys working with younger children, supporting a team, and ensuring our workshops run smoothly. Splat Lab has spent years developing and refining our programming through after-school workshops, school residencies, and summer camps. You won't be expected to create a curriculum from scratch. Your role is to support our Teaching Artists in delivering our curriculum and make sure students have a fun, engaging, well-organized experience every day.

Requirements

At least one year working with youth in some capacity, whether in schools, community-based organizations, or other settings
Excellent punctuality and professionalism in all communication and interactions with staff, students, and community
Knowledge of best practices in youth development.
Strong ability to engage with electronic student rosters and family registration software
Strong communication skills to coordinate with our off-site admin team, as well as liaise with school community, staff, and parents
Desire to grow supervision skills, including scheduling, managing, and providing feedback to staff
Must be available 5 days per week from 2:30pm to 6pm November-June
One year of experience teaching or working with youth, ideally with elementary-aged students
Demonstrated experience supervising a team and/or coordinating projects
Commitment to youth development and positive discipline practices

Nice To Haves

Experience in museum education, teaching artistry, or art/ drama therapy highly desired.

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day implementation of Splat Lab's after-school enrichment.
Help ensure programming runs smoothly from student arrival through dismissal.
Support transitions between activities, classrooms, snack, cleanup, and other daily routines.
Be a visible, positive presence for students and staff.
Jump in wherever needed to keep the program running smoothly.
Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for students.
Oversee and support a small team of Splat Lab Teaching Artists.
Make sure Teaching Artists are prepared with the materials and information they need.
Help staff follow Splat Lab lesson plans, routines, and program expectations.
Provide guidance and real-time support when staff need help managing a group or activity.
Help create a collaborative and positive team environment.
Communicate staffing or performance concerns to the Splat Lab operations team.
Collaborate with the schools' dedicated after-school staff and routines to ensure Splat Lab workshops are implemented at the highest level.
Prepare and organize program materials using Splat Lab's existing systems.
Ensure activities are appropriate for the age group and adapted when needed.
Help maintain the quality and consistency of programming across the school year.
Bring Splat Lab's approach to hands-on, experiential, creative learning to the program every day.
Serve as the primary day-to-day Splat Lab contact for onsite school staff.
Build a positive working relationship with school administrators and staff.
Communicate important program updates, schedule changes, student needs.
Problem-solve behavior issues in collaboration with school staff and families.