Aftercare Coordinator - Part-Time

Vogel Alcove•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Vogel, a Dallas nonprofit supporting children and families affected by homelessness and domestic abuse, is hiring a part-time, nonexempt, onsite Aftercare Coordinator. The coordinator plans, schedules, and leads safe, nurturing childcare during aftercare services while parents and caregivers attend mental health appointments, family support services, and parent education programs. The role works closely with clinicians, family support staff, and early childhood teams and may require support across assigned Vogel program locations. The position is approximately 20 hours per week, primarily weekday afternoons Monday through Friday, with availability needed between 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM according to schedule needs. Occasional Saturday hours may be needed as programming requires. Compensation is $20.00–$25.00 per hour. Vogel is a nonprofit in Dallas with a history spanning more than 36 years. Its mission includes providing exceptional care and early childhood education for young children from homeless and domestic abuse shelters at its NAEYC-accredited child care facility, while supporting children and parents through a two-generation strategy.

Requirements

Experience working with young children and families in a childcare center, afterschool program, or early learning environment; 3+ years preferred.
Some college coursework completed.
Empathy and understanding of the needs of families experiencing homelessness and trauma, with the ability to provide responsive, trauma-informed care.
Knowledge of early child development, health and safety standards, and positive behavior support strategies.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification upon hire.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with sound judgment and follow-through.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and comfort learning internal scheduling and reporting platforms.
Flexibility and a collaborative spirit to adapt to changing family needs and aftercare schedules across Vogel program sites.
Availability primarily on weekday afternoons between 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, with occasional Saturday hours as programming requires.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Services, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience working with young children and families in a childcare center, afterschool program, or early learning environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate aftercare operations for scheduled appointments and after-hours programming, confirming childcare needs, staffing coverage, space, and supplies with participating departments.
Provide direct childcare and emergency childcare coverage for Mental Health and Family Support programming as assigned.
Recruit, schedule, and guide staff and volunteers supporting aftercare hours, verifying clearances and orientation requirements.
Maintain active supervision and cultivate a safe, trauma-informed, welcoming environment with age-appropriate activities and positive behavior guidance.
Develop, maintain, and distribute monthly aftercare calendars, weekly rosters, and attendance logs, and promptly communicate schedule updates to authorized staff.
Serve as a primary point of contact for families, communicating warmly and professionally while protecting child and family confidentiality.
Follow Vogel protocols for attendance tracking, child transitions, authorized pickup, health and safety practices, and incident reporting.
Identify service gaps and recommend program enhancements based on family participation and feedback.
Assist the Director of Volunteers and Community Outreach with administrative and logistical projects, including Resource Room organization, in-kind donations, and volunteer or agency special events.
Uphold Vogel’s mission, Employee Handbook, and 30 Culture Fundamentals in daily interactions.
Perform additional duties as needed.