Aftercare Coordinator - Part-Time

Vogel•Dallas, TX

3d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Vogel, a Dallas nonprofit serving children and families affected by homelessness and domestic abuse, is seeking a part-time Aftercare Coordinator. The coordinator plans, schedules, and leads safe, nurturing aftercare for enrolled children 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 to create a welcoming, supportive environment for children. This is a part-time, nonexempt, onsite position of approximately 20 hours per week, primarily on weekday afternoons. Availability is needed between 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, Monday through Friday, based on schedule needs; occasional Saturday hours may be required as programming requires. The position may provide support across Vogel’s assigned program locations. Compensation is $20.00–$25.00 per hour. Vogel is a nonprofit organization in Dallas with more than 36 years of history. Its mission includes providing care and early childhood education to young children from homeless and domestic abuse shelters at its NAEYC-accredited childcare facility, while supporting children and parents through a two-generation approach.

Requirements

Experience working with young children and families in a childcare center, afterschool program, or early learning environment; 3 or more 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, sound judgment, and follow-through.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and comfort learning internal scheduling and reporting platforms.
Flexibility and collaborative spirit to adapt to changing family needs and aftercare schedules across Vogel program sites.
Availability for approximately 20 hours per week, primarily weekday afternoons between 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, with occasional Saturday hours as programming requires.
Ability to support assigned Vogel program locations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate aftercare 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, and verify required clearances and orientation.
Maintain active supervision and create 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; 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.