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. Reporting to the Afterschool Manager, the Coordinator provides site-based support for daily program operations, recruitment and enrollment, program quality, and relationships with school staff and AmeriCorps Members. The role regularly rotates among partner schools to provide hands-on implementation support and ensure consistency, responsiveness, and alignment with organizational priorities and grant requirements. This is a year-round, part-time, hourly, grant-funded position at 25 hours per week during the school year and 20 hours per week during the summer. The position pays $20 per hour and is grant-funded through April 2029. It requires in-person work five days per week at schools in the Philadelphia and Norristown areas, occasional evening hours, and regular travel to partner schools. The role is not eligible for City Year benefits. The Coordinator supports AmeriCorps Members and school-based staff, helps plan and coordinate academic, enrichment, and social-emotional learning activities, and contributes to student recruitment, engagement, family outreach, school partnerships, program documentation, data collection, compliance, staff development, and continuous improvement. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–2+ years of relevant experience, authorization to work in the United States, and criminal background clearance to work with school-age children.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–2+ years of experience in child development, education, social services, or comparable experience.
Authorized documentation to 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 five days per week at Philadelphia- and Norristown-area schools.
Ability and willingness to travel regularly to partner schools; reliable transportation is required for work-related travel.
Ability to work occasional evening hours and occasional extended hours as needed.
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and teammates toward shared goals.
Ability to adapt thoughtfully to new or unanticipated circumstances.
Ability to identify improvement opportunities, gather information, and develop actionable solutions.
Physical ability to move around classrooms, school campuses, and off-site venues; lift and carry instructional materials, books, and supplies up to 25 pounds; supervise students indoors and outdoors, including in inclement weather; and operate a computer and instructional technology.
Sufficient vision to read printed materials and computer screens and observe student activities.
Sufficient hearing to understand in-person or telephone conversations.
Ability to speak clearly and be understood by students, parents, and colleagues.

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 the ability to coach and support frontline staff.
Ability to use data to monitor implementation, inform decisions, and support continuous improvement.
Commitment to creating 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 direct, on-site support to AmeriCorps Members and school-based staff delivering afterschool activities.
Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing 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, and retention across partner schools.
Work with school staff and AmeriCorps Members to support student participation and regular attendance.
Help develop and implement strategies that promote student engagement, belonging, and positive youth development.
Help coordinate family communication and outreach related to afterschool participation and events.
Build and maintain working relationships with school administrators, teachers, and partner staff.
Communicate site needs, successes, and challenges to the Afterschool Manager.
Participate in meetings with school-based stakeholders to support program planning and coordination.
Collaborate with Impact Managers and other staff to align afterschool programming with broader student support efforts.
Conduct site visits and observations to monitor program quality and implementation fidelity.
Collect, maintain, and verify enrollment, attendance, activity, 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.
Escalate program quality, safety, or compliance concerns to the Afterschool Manager in a timely manner.
Provide ongoing guidance and implementation support to AmeriCorps Members facilitating afterschool programming.
Participate in and help facilitate trainings, professional development sessions, and communities of practice.
Share effective practices and lessons learned across partner schools.
Contribute feedback, identify trends, and recommend operational improvements as part of continuous improvement efforts.
Collaborate with teammates to achieve shared goals and foster an inclusive environment.
Model a growth mindset and commitment to City Year’s culture and values.
Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the direct supervisor to advance City Year’s mission.