After School Program Coordinator
About The Position
At Amigos For Kids, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing space to learn, play, and grow. Since 1991, our Miami-based nonprofit has been dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect by valuing children, strengthening families, and educating communities. Through education, awareness, and advocacy, we help families in under-resourced communities thrive. When you join Amigos For Kids, you become part of a dedicated team working together to uplift our community. We foster a collaborative, supportive work environment where teamwork, compassion, and dedication drive everything we do. Our free After School Program at Jose Marti Park, Citrus Grove K-8 Center, and Norwood Elementary serves over 200 children, ages 6-12, from families with limited financial means. With measurable outcomes in reading, literacy, and physical fitness, we help children grow academically, socially, and personally. Under the supervision of the Director of Youth Services, the Part-time Program Coordinator is responsible for providing day-to-day supervision and oversight for the program.
Requirements
- Successful applicants must be of good moral character and reputation.
- Must be capable of accepting training, carrying out assigned tasks, communicating orally and in writing, communicating with emergency personnel, and understanding instructions.
- Must have an associate degree (bachelor’s degree preferred) in education or a related field and have at least 3 years of literacy instruction in an elementary school setting.
- Agree to a fingerprinting and a Level 2 background check
- Submit to random drug testing as determined by Amigos For Kids personnel policies and procedures
- Agree to attend staff development and training
- Sign an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
- Have NEVER been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor related to abuse, neglect, exploitation, or other barrier crimes as listed on the Sworn Disclosure Statement of the Criminal Record Check
- Provide references as requested
Nice To Haves
- bachelor’s degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Serves as primary point of contact for parents and families.
- Serve as custodian of all program records for all program sites
- Provides direct supervision of instructional staff.
- Oversees registration of new program participants
- Maintains accurate and timely attendance records for all program participants
- Ensures program data is accurate (Casebook and Trust Central)
- Oversees student arrival and dismissal process and ensures program participants are signed out by a parent or authorized adult
- Keeps daily contact with all counselors to ensure day-to-day classroom management is under control
- Performs informal quality control classroom observations to ensure proper classroom management
- Provides Program Support Specialist list of absent students for follow-up calls
- Ensures compliance with all health and safety protocols
- Documents all accidents, injuries, incidents, complaints, and problems
- Communicates concerns or incidents to immediate supervisor
- Serves as backup counselor when needed
- Provides literacy instruction to students in the after school program.
- Conducts student assessments (Oral Reading Fluency – ORF for grades 1-3 and MAZE for grades 4-5) to gauge progress and determine alignment with expected program outcomes
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
