Afterschool Coordinator

City Year•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Afterschool Coordinator works with the Impact Department to implement and maintain high-quality afterschool programming across City Year’s 16 partner schools. Working under the direction of the Afterschool Manager, the Coordinator provides site-based support for program delivery, coordinates day-to-day operations, supports recruitment and enrollment, monitors program quality, and builds relationships with school staff and AmeriCorps Members. The Coordinator regularly rotates among partner schools to provide hands-on support and ensure consistency, responsiveness, and alignment with organizational priorities and grant requirements. This is a year-round, part-time, hourly position, working 25 hours per week during the school year and 20 hours per week during the summer. The pay rate is $20 per hour, and the position is grant-funded through April 2029. It is not benefits eligible. The role requires in-person work five days per week at schools in the Philadelphia and Norristown areas, occasional evening hours, and regular travel between partner schools. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional extended hours as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–2 or more years of experience in child development, education, social services, or comparable experience.
Documentation authorizing work in the United States.
Criminal background history clearance to work with school-age children.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work in person at partner schools five days per week and travel regularly to partner schools.
Ability to work occasional evening hours and occasional extended hours as needed.
Reliable transportation for travel as part of job duties.
Ability to be physically present on campus during work hours; move about classrooms, campuses, and off-site venues; lift and carry instructional materials, books, and supplies up to 25 pounds; read printed materials and computer screens and observe student activities; hear conversations in person or by phone; speak clearly; operate doors, computers, and instructional technology; and supervise students indoors and outdoors, including in inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

Deep understanding of positive youth development, social-emotional learning, and evidence-based practices that support student success.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including managing multiple priorities across numerous sites.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with school staff, students, families, and community partners.
Experience supporting youth development, expanded learning, afterschool, or educational programs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including coaching and supporting frontline staff.
Ability to use data to monitor implementation, inform decisions, and support continuous improvement.
Commitment to positive outcomes for children and youth.
City Year or AmeriCorps experience.
Experience with Salesforce, Power BI, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day implementation of afterschool programming across 16 partner schools.
Rotate among partner schools to support consistent, high-quality implementation and respond to site needs.
Identify implementation challenges and communicate improvement opportunities to the Afterschool Manager.
Provide on-site support to AmeriCorps Members and school-based staff delivering afterschool activities.
Assist with planning, coordinating, and delivering academic, enrichment, and social-emotional learning activities.
Ensure programming follows organizational standards, grant expectations, and school-specific priorities.
Help establish and maintain systems, routines, and materials for effective program operations.
Support student recruitment, enrollment, retention, participation, and attendance efforts.
Help implement strategies that promote student engagement, belonging, and positive youth development.
Coordinate family communication and outreach related to participation and special events.
Build positive working relationships with school administrators, teachers, and partner staff.
Communicate site needs, successes, and challenges to the Afterschool Manager and participate in stakeholder meetings.
Collaborate with Impact Managers and organizational staff to align programming with broader student support efforts.
Conduct site visits and observations to monitor program quality and implementation fidelity.
Collect, maintain, and verify enrollment records, attendance logs, activity records, and other grant-required documentation.
Support collection and entry of participation and outcome data for accurate, timely reporting.
Monitor compliance with organizational policies, grant requirements, and student safety protocols, and promptly escalate concerns.
Provide ongoing guidance and implementation support to AmeriCorps Members.
Participate in and help facilitate trainings, professional development, and communities of practice.
Share effective practices and lessons learned across partner schools and contribute feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Collaborate with teammates, foster an inclusive environment, model a growth mindset and commitment to City Year’s culture and values, and perform additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.