Afterschool Program Coordinator

PUC Schools • Burbank, CA

7d • $72,384 - $83,991 • Onsite

About The Position

Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools is a non-profit network of public charter schools designed to significantly increase high school graduation rates, college entrance, and college graduation rates for underserved students in North-East Los Angeles, and the North-East San Fernando Valley. Our mission at PUC Schools is to develop and manage high-quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low-achieving schools. We create school programs and cultures that promote college graduation for all students. We uplift and revitalize communities through the success of our students and through inspiring them to uplift our communities now and forever and through the development of educational and other supportive partnerships. The ideal Afterschool Program Coordinator believes in and is passionate about the mission and commitments of PUC Schools and exhibits this through their leadership, reflection, execution of school culture, and collaboration to ensure student success. This position will report to the Director of Compliance, which is part of the Office of the Chief Executive Officer at PUC Schools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Child Development, Recreation, or related field required
• 3-5 years of experience with Extended Learning Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Coordinator experience in a K-12 school setting is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Knowledge of Principles of multi-tiered systems of support
• Knowledge of Principles of adult learning and evaluation criteria for quality professional development
• Knowledge of Student engagement strategies
• Knowledge of Alignment with classroom instruction and grade-level standards
• Knowledge of Family engagement strategies
• Knowledge and experience working with partner organizations and their various funding structures
• Knowledge of Budget preparation
• Knowledge of Applicable research, evaluation, and assessment practices and guidelines
• Knowledge of Integration of technology in support of extended day learning activities
• Knowledge of Marketing of programs and services to families, school leaders, and community –based organizations
• Knowledge of Principles, practices, methods and techniques applicable to management theory, organizational development, instructional design, management information systems, planning, and decision-making processes
• Knowledge of Program compliance requirements for ELOP and ASES
• Ability to Align with core characteristics required of every PUC employee: the pursuit of excellence, innovation, community, tenacity, and authenticity
• Able to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Must be flexible and team-oriented
• Strong work ethic, accountability, and ownership of work
• Regular attendance, dependability, and punctuality in conformance with the standards are essential to the successful performance of this position

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and collaborate with the Director of Compliance to maintain the vision, mission, and compliance of all afterschool program offerings at PUC Schools (i.e., ASES, ELOP, Think Together, any other grant funded program)
• Coordinate and collaborate with school administrators to maintain the vision, mission, and compliance of after-school offerings by working collaboratively with the school administrators and site-based after-school coordinator(s) to uplift each school’s after-school program
• Coordinate and collaborate with professional afterschool program networks, outside of PUC Schools, to continuously learn and innovate in support of PUC Schools (i.e., CDE, CA Afterschool Network, CMO’s, etc.)
• Coordinate, develop, and implement the three components of PUC Afterschool programming (i.e., Academics, Enrichment, & Sports) org-wide at each school by working collaboratively with school administrators and afterschool staff in support of each school’s offerings
• Coordinate, develop, and implement systems, communication, and oversight of all PUC Afterschool programming compliance (i.e., attendance, safety, food services, and any other compliance needs determined by org or fed/state compliance).
• Coordinate, develop, and implement a data informed practice to further the vision, mission, and priorities of the PUC Afterschool Program in all areas related to afterschool programming (i.e., Academic, Compliance, Enrichment, Sports, Staffing, and Professional Development)
• Coordinate school requests and/or needs by working collaboratively with supporting departments at PUC Schools or PUC National to maximize support, resources, and guidance to schools
• Coordinate, develop, and deliver professional development to afterschool staff based on org-wide priorities, after school program data, and/or school-based suggestions or school-based needs
• Coordinate, model, teach, and reinforce a safe, positive, and inclusive culture for all afterschool staff in support of each after school program’s services at a school in support of students, parents, school staff, and local community
• Coordinate, model, teach, and reinforce positive relationship building with students, parents, school staff, and local community
• Coordinate, model, teach, and reinforce a safe, positive, and inclusive after school culture by regularly observing each school’s program and providing school administrators and after school support staff with observations and/or recommendations related to the program culture
• Coordinate, model, teach, and reinforce a safe and compliant school operations for all afterschool staff in support of each after school program’s operations in support of students, parents, school staff, and local community (i.e., Afterschool Safety Drills, Mandated Reporting, Afterschool Incident Reporting, School Safety Procedures, etc.)
• Coordinate, model, teach, and reinforce after school program attendance and tracking procedures in support of school operations for all afterschool programs (i.e., supporting school adherence to after school attendance tracking and reporting procedures/reporting discrepancies)
• Coordinate and collaborate with school administrators and department leaders, under the guidance of PUC Compliance, on any school-based operational needs in support of each school’s afterschool program (i.e., Operations, Food Services, Facilities, Finance, Compliance, HR, etc.,)
• Coordinate and collaborate with the Director of Compliance on all finance sources, finance policies and procedures, and finance grants and audits related to PUC Afterschool Programs
• Coordinate and collaborate with school administrators on each schools after school program funding, attendance tracking tied to funding, and any general finance awareness needed per school to further the school’s fiscal management of afterschool programming
• Coordinate and collaborate with PUC Compliance, to further support finance policies and procedures and grant tracking based on financial independent audits related to afterschool programming
• Demonstrate passion and commitment to the mission and vision of PUC Schools
• Demonstrates, teaches, and reinforces the PUC Professional Core Values through leadership, reflection, growth mindset, collaboration, equity, integrity, responsibility, data driven, creativity, empathy, and self-awareness
• Delivers professional development using adult learning strategies to maximize adult learning in support of students
• Attends all professional development sessions, inside and outside of the organization, ready to learn, engage, and collaborate to maximize learning.
• Works collaboratively with direct supervisor to further professional growth, program priorities, and desired outcomes
• Maintains an open-mind related to professional practice, professional areas of strength, and professional areas for growth and improvement
• Collaborate with direct supervisor and/or school staff on any duties as assigned related to job title and role
• Always maintain a professional attitude and professional relationships with supervisors, departments, school administrators and staff, students, families, and community partners.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision and additional voluntary benefits
• 403b Retirement Plan with an annual contribution match
• Paid Time Off
• Ongoing Professional Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level